Horch 853A Spezial Roadster 1939 Erdmann & Rossi sn854275 Current Car open Top 2 Tone grey in 1:43 scale
This is the Mercedes-Benz 500K 1935 Cabriolet Saoutchik sn123696 open top Black/Grey in 1:43 scale by Ilario.
The Horch 853A Spezial Roadster (1939) with coachwork by Erdmann & Rossi is a rare masterpiece of pre-war automotive luxury and bespoke craftsmanship, standing apart from its competition through an exceptional blend of refined performance, custom coachwork, and elite exclusivity. What made this car unique was its smooth-running 5.0-liter inline-eight engine coupled with a beautifully proportioned roadster body — a combination that offered both effortless speed and open-top touring elegance at a time when most roadsters were small and sporty rather than grand and luxurious. Erdmann & Rossi’s bespoke artistry elevated every surface and detail, creating a vehicle that was as much a rolling work of art as a high-performing automobile. In an era where mass production was increasingly common, the Horch 853A Spezial stood out as a hand-crafted symbol of engineering excellence and aristocratic taste, exemplifying the peak of luxury motoring just before World War II.
Ilario’s 1:43 scale models are high-end, hand-crafted miniature collectible cars that capture the elegance and detail of classic and historic automobiles in a compact format (about ~10 cm long). These pieces are typically limited-edition, resin and metal hybrids with photo-etched parts, finished with meticulous paintwork and presented as display-quality collectibles rather than toys, making them prized among serious model car enthusiasts and collectors.
The Horch 853A Spezial Roadster (1939) with coachwork by Erdmann & Rossi is a rare masterpiece of pre-war automotive luxury and bespoke craftsmanship, standing apart from its competition through an exceptional blend of refined performance, custom coachwork, and elite exclusivity. What made this car unique was its smooth-running 5.0-liter inline-eight engine coupled with a beautifully proportioned roadster body — a combination that offered both effortless speed and open-top touring elegance at a time when most roadsters were small and sporty rather than grand and luxurious. Erdmann & Rossi’s bespoke artistry elevated every surface and detail, creating a vehicle that was as much a rolling work of art as a high-performing automobile. In an era where mass production was increasingly common, the Horch 853A Spezial stood out as a hand-crafted symbol of engineering excellence and aristocratic taste, exemplifying the peak of luxury motoring just before World War II.
Ilario’s 1:43 scale models are high-end, hand-crafted miniature collectible cars that capture the elegance and detail of classic and historic automobiles in a compact format (about ~10 cm long). These pieces are typically limited-edition, resin and metal hybrids with photo-etched parts, finished with meticulous paintwork and presented as display-quality collectibles rather than toys, making them prized among serious model car enthusiasts and collectors.
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