1935 Horch 853 Cabriolet

1935 Horch 853 Cabriolet: Likely One of the Last Unrestored Examples in Existence

This 1935 Horch 853 Cabriolet is an incredibly rare discovery and likely one of the last unrestored examples in existence. This extremely original Horch has been under the same ownership since the early 1970's and has been sitting in storage for the last 50 years! The highly desirable and stylish 853 Cabriolet was produced up to the outbreak of war, by which time just 950 of these exclusive cars had been built.

One of the founding fathers of the German automobile industry, August Horch was born in Winningen in 1868, and following an technical education at engineering school, worked for a marine engine manufacturer in Leipzig. His next job was managing Karl Benzs motor works at Mannheim, but frustration with his employers conservative approach prompted Horch to seek financial backing for his own venture. Horch regarded Benzs rear-engined horseless carriages as out-dated, and his first automobile of 1900 featured a front-mounted, twin-cylinder engine and shaft-driven rear axle, the first time this latter innovation had been seen in Germany. Horch became active in the trials and competitions of the day, though ultimately this policy would bring August into conflict with his fellow directors and force his departure in 1909 to found Audi. In 1932 the company became part of the Auto Union together with Audi, DKW and Wanderer. Horch produced a veritable plethora of model variations in the 1930s, ringing the changes on engine capacity, wheelbase and styles of coachwork, but all were aimed squarely at the prestige end of the market, where Horch was the only serious domestic rival to Mercedes-Benz. Introduced for the 1936 season, the 4.9-litre Type 853 was powered by a Fiedler-designed, sohc, ten-bearing straight eight mounted in a solidly built chassis boasting a four-speed overdrive gearbox and servo-assisted hydraulic brakes.  

A once in a lifetime opportunity to own and be the first to restore a rare and original 1935 Horch 853 Cabriolet. Gullwing Motor Cars is proud to offer this coveted and wildly collectible piece of automotive history.
 

• Incredibly Rare and original 1935 Horch 853 Cabriolet
• Likely One of the Last Unrestored Examples in Existence
• Under the Same Ownership Since the Early 1970's