Horch introduced the '853 A' model in 1937, fitted with a more powerful 120 bhp version of the straight eight engine. Production lasted until the outbreak of World War II. Today the '853' and '853 A' are considered some of the finest cars constructed in the 1930s and can be regularly seen in Concours d'Elegances all over the world.

Horch offered both completed cars and rolling chassis to be bodied by coachbuilders. Of Horch's own creations, the Sport Cabriolet is the most exclusive.

Horch 853 A Erdmann & Rossi Sport Cabriolet