1938 Horch 830 BL

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|6 February 2025, 14:00 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

1938 Horch 830 BL
Chassis no. 847678

• Rare German thoroughbred
• 3.5-litre V8 engine
• Same family ownership since 1981
• Restored in the early 1980s
• Extensive history file
• German registration document

In 1932 Horch became part of the 'Auto Union' together with Audi, DKW, and Wanderer. The firm produced a multitude of models throughout the 1930s, all aimed at the prestige end of the market where Horch was the only serious domestic rival to Mercedes-Benz.

This rare German thoroughbred was bought as a restoration project in 1981 by our vendor from German architect Horst Petersen. The car then underwent extensive restoration for two years and was registered in 1983 following the restoration's completion. The Horch has remained in the same family's possession since then. With its restoration holding up nicely and presenting well, the car comes with an extensive history file including its original German Fahrzeugbrief.

Footnotes

1938 Horch 830 BL
Châssis n°847678

• Rare pur-sang allemand
• Moteur V8 de 3,5 litres
• Propriété de la même famille depuis 1981
• Restaurée au début des années 1980
• Important historique
• Document d'immatriculation allemand

En 1932, Horch devint membre d'Auto Union, en compagnie d'Audi, de DKW et de Wanderer. La marque produisit au cours des années 1930 une multitude de modèles, tous de haut de gamme, un marché sur lequel Horch était le seul véritable concurrent national de Mercedes.

Son vendeur acheta en 1981 ce rare pur-sang allemand à l'architecte allemand Horst Petersen, en tant que projet de restauration. La voiture subit ensuite pendant deux ans une restauration complète, à l'issue de laquelle elle fut immatriculée en 1983. Elle est depuis restée au sein de la même famille. Sa restauration s'est bien conservée et la voiture a fière allure ; elle est proposée avec un important dossier historique comprenant son Fahrzeugbrief allemand d'origine.

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