Horch

853 Spezial Roadster

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Description
 
 
Chassis No. 854402
 
Extraordinarily handsome coachwork
 
Amongst the last 853A chassis produced by Horch
 
Equipped with overdrive transmission
 
 
At the beginning of 1936, Horch decided to launch an alternative to the 500K special roadster from Mercedes-Benz. In total, only about 7 vehicles of the type 853/855 Roadster were produced. Worldwide 6 original copies are known.
 
 
This 1940 Horch is an astounding Sportcabriolet, which is also commonly referred to as a Spezial Roadster. The chassis including the technology has been extensively restored; the entire work has taken a period of approximately 5 years to complete. German papers and TÜV approval are available.
 
 
In the 1930s, there were three separate series of this style built, some by the Horch factory, Gläser, and others. 
 
 
The chassis and engine of this car were reportedly discovered 25 years ago near Moscow, where it was with six other cars, hiding behind a wall. It was presumably hidden there from the Communists during or immediately following World War II. The high number of the chassis is most interesting. As found, it became the perfect basis for fulfilling the dream of a gentleman from Hamburg, who had always desired to have his own Sportcabriolet. The chassis came to Germany around 1998, and the owner then began to acquire parts . In restoring the chassis and drivetrain , he is reported to have used a network of well - known specialists to provide parts and expertise . In 200 dicates that it is one of the very last 853A chassis that would be produced by Horch before the war.
 
 
In 2008 the intensive restauration was completed and the vehicle was approved for the road. The result is simply stunning. Of particular note is the sloping rear deck, which is shaped around the spare tyre carrier and further emphasises the streamlined shape of the wings. The rear deck also incorporates three step plates on either side, which lead to a faux rumble seat that contains fitted luggage. 
 
 
The elegant cream interior is particularly beautiful, especially its exquisitely restored standard 853 dash, which has a period - style radio mounted underneath, and its sumptuous special interior with black piping, which matches the marvellous exterior black finish of the car. It is equipped with the higher - rated 120 horsepower engine and the desirable five speed manual transmission with overdrive, which is referred to in Germany as Autobahn Schnellgang. 
 
 
As with those of other great coachbuilt cars, prices for the original Horch 853 Sportcabriolets are rising, with the most recent transaction being over 5Mio. EUR. This, one man's vision for his own Sportcabriolet, combines the exceptional styling of the originals with outstanding condition, and it is available at a fraction of the price.

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$864,583

621 miles

Gassmann GmbH

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