Offered For Sale

Offered For Sale

Horch 853 Special Roadster Erdmann & Rossi


  • Erdmann & Rossi's Horch 853 Spezialroadster or Special Roadster as you wish, is one of the most iconic and luxurious cars of the 1930s. This magnificent vehicle represents the pinnacle of German automotive engineering and design from the pre-war era. Goberson is proud to present this vehicle and we would like to introduce you to this unique automobile.

  • Original Horch 853 restored by Horch Klassik Stuttgart

  • Only one in the world officially licensed by Erdman & Rossi

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The Horch 853 was introduced in 1935 by the Horch factory, part of Auto Union (later Audi). The 853 was designed as a luxury grand tourer, intended for the wealthy elite of society. The Spezialroadster, a modified version of the 853, was designed and built by the body shop Erdmann & Rossi, based in Berlin. Erdmann & Rossi was known for their high-quality, custom-built bodies for the elite of Europe.
A pinnacle of European Pre-War Design
The Horch 853 was introduced in 1935 by the Horch factory, part of Auto Union (later Audi). The 853 was designed as a luxury grand tourer, intended for the wealthy elite of society. The Spezialroadster, a modified version of the 853, was designed and built by the body shop Erdmann & Rossi, based in Berlin. Erdmann & Rossi was known for their high-quality, custom-built bodies for the elite of Europe.
The Horch 853 Spezialroadster was powered by a 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which produced about 120 horsepower. This power was considerable for the time and enabled the car to reach a top speed of about 135 mph, which was impressive for a vehicle of this size and luxury.
Only a handful of Horch 853 Spezialroadsters were built, making the car extremely rare and valuable. Today, the car is considered one of the most desirable classic cars in the world. Thanks in part to their rarity, craftsmanship, and historical significance.
The Horch 853 Spezialroadster is a symbol not only of the technical progress and craftsmanship of the 1930s, but also of the culture of luxury and exclusivity that prevailed among the European elite before World War II. It is one of those cars that represent an era and still evoke admiration for their beauty and technical performance.
Interior
Only the finest, period correct materials. Dashboard made from a single piece of wood, covered with lacquered burr veneer.
Now equipped with a ZF 5-speed as was offered in later Horch models, the original ZF 4-speed gearbox is still with the car.

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