Description
This car is Lot 189 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 189
1938 Horch 830 BL
Registration no.
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.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
