| Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |  Nazi GermanyHorch |
| Production | 1937 |
| Designer | Voll & Ruhrbeck |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door Cabriolet |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4944 cc Type T850 straight-8 |
| Transmission | 4-gear manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Horch 710 Spezial Roadster Reinbolt & Christe |
The Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet is a cabriolet automobile produced by German auto manufacturer Horch.[1]
History
(front view)
The history of the car remains a mystery. During the war,[1] the Allied bombers destroyed the Voll & Ruhrbeck plant, and along with it the Horch 853 documentation.[1] The car was captured by the French government and fell into the hands of French army Marshal Jean de Lattre de Tassigny. In the post-war period, the car was moved to Switzerland, after which it changed owners multiple times and was restored.[1]
Technical specifications
The Horch 853 is equipped with a straight 8-cylinder engine with a capacity of 4944 cc that produces 120 hp (89 kW). It features a 4-speed manual gearbox and is rear wheel drive.[1][2]
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Horch vehicles.
- Horch 853A Special Roadster Erdmann & Rossi
- Alfa Romeo 8C
- Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren
- Bugatti Type 57C Voll & Ruhrbeck
- Rolls-Royce Phantom Aerodynamic Coupe
- Bentley Embiricos
- Cadillac V-16 Hartmann Cabriolet
References
- ^ a b c d e "1937 Horch 853A Spezialcabriolet | Review | SuperCars.net". Supercars.net. 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
- ^ "1935 - 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
External links
- supercars.net 1937 Horch 853A Spezialcabriolet
- ultimatecarpage.com Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet
This page was last edited on 23 December 2022, at 10:34