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£585,512
1939 HORCH 853 A CABRIOLET
France • 10 Jun 2013
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1939 HORCH 853 A Cabriolet, formerly part of the André Lecoq collection, boasts a rich history and prestigious status. Restored in Lecoq's workshops, it features a rebuilt engine (2008), luxurious red leather interior, and unique details like hydraulic jacks, making it a rare and desirable classic, reflected in its high sale price.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in exceptional condition overall, with a patina that gives it a special and inimitable charm. The engine was totally restored with a new cylinder head in 2008, and the car has covered just 1,000km since. This suggests that the car has been well-maintained and is in excellent mechanical condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
854320A
Odometer:
41,430 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1939 HORCH 853 A CABRIOLET Collection André Lecoq - no reserve Carte grise française collection Châssis n° 854320A Moteur n° 852078 - Sans réserve - La voiture emblématique d'André Lecoq - Voiture de grand prestige - Confort de très grande classe Horch est le plus prestigieux des quatre anneaux d'Auto Union, groupe formé en 1932 avec Audi, Wanderer et DKW.
Mais avant cet épisode, Horch prend naissance en 1899 sous l'impulsion d'August Horch, qui lui donne son nom avant de quitter l'entreprise pour fonder Audi.
Au début des années 1920, le constructeur fait venir Paul Daimler, fils de Gottlieb Daimler, qui va procéder au renouvellement des moteurs de la gamme et introduire en 1926 un huit-cylindres à deux arbres à cames en tête.
Le constructeur va rester fidèle à cette formule même si, après le départ de Daimler, Fritz Fledler modifie la distribution qui passe à un simple ACT sur un dessin complètement nouveau.
Horch produit même une version V12 mais ce sont les modèles huit-cylindr...
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£346,104
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£346,104
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£346,104
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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