An outstanding German eight-cylinder cabriolet of the Classic Era Magnificent presentation and proportions; imposing and elegant Acquired by Rudi Klein in 1979 from GM Vice-President Alexander Cunningham Older restoration, cosmetically well-preserved in the Kleins’ ownership A Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic Produced under the aegis of Auto Union alongside its stablemates Audi, DKW, and Wanderer, the Horch 853 was an excellent automobile in every important regard, with the engineering prowess that distinguished every fine German car of its era.

This included an overhead-cam, 10-main-bearing inline eight-cylinder engine, delivering its power through a four-speed transmission on a chassis equipped with servo-assisted hydraulic brakes.

It had almost regal proportions, yet with its abundantly curved fenders flowing past the extremely long hood, had a certain grace in its “Teutonic arrogance.” Most considered it a robust competitor to the Mercedes-Benz 500 K, although the ...