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1939 Horch 853A Navigation
By 1938 the top model produced by the Horch Company was the Horch 853A. It was a more powerful version of the 853 fitted with a 120 bhp version of the 5-litre Horch straight eight. Many bodies on the shorter 853 A chassis were highly regarded, and the sporty cabriolets were among the most beautifully styled cars of their era. Over 350 cars were built between 1938 and 1939 and although expensive, they were cheaper than their Mercedes-Benz rival, the 540K.
This car was bought in Munich by a US airman in 1951 and shipped to the US. Sadly he died before he was able to enjoy the car and it was sold for the price of $10! Since then, it has been fully restored and shown at many events including the Audi 80th anniversary.
This car was bought in Munich by a US airman in 1951 and shipped to the US. Sadly he died before he was able to enjoy the car and it was sold for the price of $10! Since then, it has been fully restored and shown at many events including the Audi 80th anniversary.
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1939 Horch 853A Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Horch 853A
(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
| 1939 Horch 853A Sport Cabriolet Coachwork by Glaser Chassis#: 854316A Sold for USD$429,205 2025 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
| 1939 Horch 853a Sportcabriolet Chassis#: 854 375 Sold for USD$466,619 2018 Bonhams : The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' | |
| 1939 HORCH 853 A CABRIOLET Sold for USD$907,922 2013 Artcurial - Automobiles Sur Les Champs 5 | |
| 1939 Horch 853A Cabriolet Chassis#: 854383 Sold for USD$507,808 2013 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais |
Horch 853As That Failed To Sell At Auction
1939 Horch 853A's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 Horch 853a Sportcabriolet | 854 375 | 2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $600,000 | $800,000 |
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