1937 Horsch 853 Sport Cabriolet with Voll & Ruhrbeck Coachwork

[George Smolinski]

 

[Steve_Mack_CT]

Understated.  Must be English. 😁😁

[alsancle]

Pebble BOS car I believe.

[rocketraider]

Swoopy. I like it.

[Studemax]

Eye-catching style, for sure.

[Rusty_OToole]

Looks like an alimony payment from King Farouk.

[58L-Y8]

How did the German design ethic flip from this baroque extravagance to the severe Teutonic theme of today? 

[West Peterson]

I find it to be a hot gaudy mess.

[SC38dls]

That picture does not do the car any favors.  The long sweeping lines are much better shown in other views with out a background of pillars, pipes and rafters. I can’t find it right now but will keep looking. 

[West Peterson]

Naw... it's a hot gaudy mess no matter what angle you look at it from.

 

[58L-Y8]

Only the most extroverted personalities would ever consider this as only just enough!

[8E45E]

On 8/12/2021 at 7:50 AM, West Peterson said:

I find it to be a hot gaudy mess.

Have fun watching grandma grab her suitcase out of the trunk without scratching the paint!

 

Craig

[58L-Y8]

28 minutes ago, 8E45E said:

Have fun watching grandma grab her suitcase out of the trunk without scratching the paint!

 

Craig

Craig:

Suitcase? Luggage?  Perish the thought!  The most that trunk ever carried was a picnic hamper and champagne.   Tiresome, plebian tasks such as transporting luggage was assigned to the domestic help driving the Opel to deliver to the retreat villa in advance of the stylish arrival of the master of the estate.

Steve

[8E45E]

2 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said:

Craig:

Suitcase? Luggage?  Perish the thought!  The most that trunk ever carried was a picnic hamper and champagne.   Tiresome, plebian tasks such as transporting luggage was assigned to the domestic help driving the Opel to deliver to the retreat villa in advance of the stylish arrival of the master of the estate.

Steve

Grandma's suitcase just MIGHT have some homemade treats for the grandchildren inside!  No need for a picnic hamper!!

 

Craig

[TTR]

7 hours ago, 8E45E said:

Have fun watching grandma grab her suitcase out of the trunk without scratching the paint!

 

Craig

And I'm sure any of us can envision the driver/owner, back in the day, in his tailor-made leisure (silk ?) suit, changing a flat tire (or two ?) on the side of the road somewhere in the countryside.

Edited September 1, 2021 by TTR (see edit history)

[1937hd45]

Must have had a good camo paint job 1939-45.

[alsancle]

This Horch is awesome.    And it is mostly the way it was originally built, sans color.   One of these days I will get my hands on a meager 853 Cabriolet, which should be under 1/10 the price.

 

 

 

[Pfeil]

All in the same vein,

[Walt G]

Had a ride in the lowest image car - the Phantom Corsair. this during the CCCA annual meeting in Reno a few years ago. WAY COOL.

Felt like I was part of a late 1930s serial movie - Captain Video meets the Midnight Raiders - or something like that. Buster Crabbe where are ya when we need ya?

Edited September 8, 2021 by Walt G (see edit history)

[alsancle]

The first 10 seconds of this video show the Horch leaving Pebble this year.

 

 

[Steve_Mack_CT]

In the rough.  Well, not rough but unrestored.

 

Admittedly I was impressed by a friend who was able to ID this car from one shot a while back.

[alsancle]

46 minutes ago, Steve_Mack_CT said:

In the rough.  Well, not rough but unrestored.

 

Admittedly I was impressed by a friend who was able to ID this car from one shot a while back.

Steve, my dad and I spent the weekend in upstate NY when that car came to auction 20 years ago.  I was blown out of the water in 30 seconds but we had a nice time.  No reserve estate sales bring stupid money.

 

EDIT:   It was only 15 years ago not 20!

 

RM AUCTIONS OFFERS LIFETIME COLLECTION OF CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES AND AIRPLANES FROM FORMER NEW YORK CAR DEALER

The J.C. Stevens Estate Auction

RM Auctions Scheduled to Offer Private Collection of J.C. Stevens Featuring Unique Automobiles, Airplanes, Parts and Accessories – June 24, 2006, Cortland, NY

Blenheim, Ontario (May 31, 2006) – RM Auctions is pleased to announce a special one-day sale of the private collection of the late James Cowance Stevens Jr.- former owner of the Cortland, New York Oldsmobile and Studebaker dealership. This exciting “no reserve” auction will begin with a public preview on Friday, June 23, followed by the auction on Saturday, June 24 held on the Stevens Estate, 14 Hillcrest Dr., Cortland, New York.

Mr. Stevens, a life-long Cortland resident, was a founding member of the local Cortland Antique Automobile Club and a member of the International Flying Farmers. His collection features more than 80 interesting automobiles ranging from antique and brass to classics, fifties and sixties as well as over 125 lots of 1920's-1960's automobile parts including many new old stock (NOS) Studebaker and Oldsmobile parts and three interesting vintage airplanes along with parts and propellers.

One of the highlights of the sale is an extremely rare and valuable 1937 Horch 853 Cabriolet A (Est. $225,000 - $275,000) This remarkable, low mileage, time-warp automobile has been incredibly well preserved. The body, interior and instrumentation of this pre-war luxury car remain in excellent original condition. This highly regarded Horch could be mechanically serviced and would become an exciting preservation class winner or would make an ideal candidate for a full concours quality restoration. A rare opportunity to purchase a significant automobile that last changed hands in the 1950's.

Another appreciating classic up for bids is an imposing 1931 CadillacV-16 Seven-Passenger Sedan (Est. $40,000 - $60,000) One of the most desirable cars produced by America’s best-known luxury marque. This example is all complete and fitted with proper head and taillights, Trippe driving lights, city and country horns and more. Additional accessories include dual side mounts, luggage rack, stone guard, jump seats, rear vanities and an original mascot. Last driven in 1983, this vehicle was actively used by Mr. Stevens in several events. An impressive motorcar by all standards and a worthy investment.

“Mr. Stevens certainly had an eye for the unique and unusual – from electric vehicles and airplanes, to great luxury cars”, remarks RM veteran Donnie Gould. “These cars offer great value to the hobbyist or the project-minded collector looking for a hidden jem”, adds Gould. Other interesting vehicles offered “without reserve” include a classic 1959 Cadillac Series 62 DeVille Convertible, a 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, a 1932 Packard 903 Sedan, a 1969 Corvette Roadster, a supercharged 1963 Studebaker Avanti and three unique aircraft including a 1957 Piper Apache Twin, a 1947 Republic SeeBee RC3 Seaplane and a 1954 Bonanza Beechcraft V-Tail.

Celebrating more than 26 years in the collector car industry, RM Auctions Inc. and its sister companies are responsible for acquiring, restoring and selling of the world’s rarest and most exclusive vintage automobiles including Best of Show winning cars at the prestigious Meadow Brook and Pebble Beach Concours. For additional information on RM Auctions Inc. and the J.C. Stevens sale, please call (800) 211-4371 or visit the corporate web site at www.rmauctions.com.

Edited September 21, 2021 by alsancle (see edit history)

[Steve_Mack_CT]

Yep and still a fairly fresh wound 6 years ago when you passed what I thought would be a pretty good stumper AJ! I had to dig a bit for those shots. What a cool car!