Horch - Revision history

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	[[Image:Horch853sportcabriolet.jpg\|thumb\|right\|225px\|1938 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet]]		[[Image:Horch853sportcabriolet.jpg\|thumb\|right\|225px\|1938 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet]]
	~~[[Image:Horch_Kühlerfigur.jpg\|thumb\|Horch [[Hood ornament]], first generation]]~~
	~~[[Image:Horch_830_bl_1938.JPG\|thumb\|Horch [[Hood ornament]], Horch 830 BL 1938]]~~

	==Initial cars==		==Initial cars==

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	[[Category:Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers]]		[[Category:Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers]]
	~~[[Category:Luxury motor vehicle manufacturers]]~~
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	'''Horch''' was the popular name for high-performance luxury motor cars manufactured in Germany by the company, August Horch & Cie, at the beginning of the 20th century.		{{List of Horch Models}}'''Horch''' was the popular name for high-performance luxury motor cars manufactured in Germany by the company, August Horch & Cie, at the beginning of the 20th century.

	==Founder==		==Founder==

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	The company was established by [[August Horch]], a former production manager for [[Karl Benz]], and a partner on November 14, 1899 with a capital of 30,000 Goldmark at Ehrenfeld, near Cologne. Horch was also later the founder of the German automaker, [[Audi]], which is named after the Latin translation of his surname (latin word for the regional Saxon expression, ''horch'', which is the imperative form of “hark” - "listen to me" in German).		The company was established by [[August Horch]], a former production manager for [[Karl Benz]], and a partner on November 14, 1899 with a capital of 30,000 Goldmark at Ehrenfeld, near Cologne. Horch was also later the founder of the German automaker, [[Audi]], which is named after the Latin translation of his surname (latin word for the regional Saxon expression, ''horch'', which is the imperative form of “hark” - "listen to me" in German).

	[[Image:~~Horch-853-sport-cabriolet~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|225px\|1938 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet]]		[[Image:Horch853sportcabriolet.jpg\|thumb\|right\|225px\|1938 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet]]
	[[Image:Horch_Kühlerfigur.jpg\|thumb\|Horch [[Hood ornament]], first generation]]		[[Image:Horch_Kühlerfigur.jpg\|thumb\|Horch [[Hood ornament]], first generation]]
	[[Image:Horch_830_bl_1938.JPG\|thumb\|Horch [[Hood ornament]], Horch 830 BL 1938]]		[[Image:Horch_830_bl_1938.JPG\|thumb\|Horch [[Hood ornament]], Horch 830 BL 1938]]

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	==Founder==		==Founder==
	The company was established by [[August Horch]], a former production manager for [[Karl Benz]], and a partner on [[November 14]], [[1899]] with a capital of 30,000 ~~[[German gold mark\|~~Goldmark]] at Ehrenfeld, near Cologne. Horch was also later the founder of the German automaker, [[Audi]], which is named after the Latin translation of his surname (latin word for the regional Saxon expression, ''horch'', which is the imperative form of “hark” - "listen to me" in ~~[[German language\|~~German]]).		The company was established by [[August Horch]], a former production manager for [[Karl Benz]], and a partner on November 14, 1899 with a capital of 30,000 Goldmark at Ehrenfeld, near Cologne. Horch was also later the founder of the German automaker, [[Audi]], which is named after the Latin translation of his surname (latin word for the regional Saxon expression, ''horch'', which is the imperative form of “hark” - "listen to me" in German).

	[[Image:Horch-853-sport-cabriolet.jpg\|thumb\|right\|225px\|1938 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet]]		[[Image:Horch-853-sport-cabriolet.jpg\|thumb\|right\|225px\|1938 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet]]
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	==Initial cars==		==Initial cars==
	The company initially began producing 5 and 10 ~~[[Horsepower\|~~hp]] twin-cylinder engine automobiles near Cologne in [[1901]].		The company initially began producing 5 and 10 hp twin-cylinder engine automobiles near Cologne in 1901.

	The first Horch had a 4.5 hp engine, with an alloy crankcase, a unique achievement in those days. It had an open-body design, with lighting provided by lanterns with candles in them. In contrast with the powerful cars of later years, the first Horch could barely reach a top speed of 32 km/h. It was significant at that time because it used a friction clutch, and also had a drive shaft to power the wheels.		The first Horch had a 4.5 hp engine, with an alloy crankcase, a unique achievement in those days. It had an open-body design, with lighting provided by lanterns with candles in them. In contrast with the powerful cars of later years, the first Horch could barely reach a top speed of 32 km/h. It was significant at that time because it used a friction clutch, and also had a drive shaft to power the wheels.
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	The firm soon ran into financial troubles, not surprising considering the pioneering nature of the automobile business at that time. Horch had to seek new partners.		The firm soon ran into financial troubles, not surprising considering the pioneering nature of the automobile business at that time. Horch had to seek new partners.

	The company was moved to [[Reichenbach (Vogtland)]] in March, [[1902]], where it produced a 20 hp four-cylinder car with a shaft drive. Horch cars were considered much advanced and superior to those being then built by [[~~Mercedes (car)\|~~Mercedes]] or [[Benz]] (who were then separate manufacturers).		The company was moved to Reichenbach (Vogtland) in March, 1902, where it produced a 20 hp four-cylinder car with a shaft drive. Horch cars were considered much advanced and superior to those being then built by [[Mercedes]] or [[Benz]] (who were then separate manufacturers).

	By [[1903]], Horch had built a car with a four-cylinder engine. In March of the following year, he introduced his new car at the [[Frankfurt]] Fair.		By 1903, Horch had built a car with a four-cylinder engine. In March of the following year, he introduced his new car at the Frankfurt Fair.

	In [[1904]], Horch was forced to convert the firm into a joint-stock company, A. Horch & Cie. Motorwagen-Werke AG, an action that he was to later regret.		In 1904, Horch was forced to convert the firm into a joint-stock company, A. Horch & Cie. Motorwagen-Werke AG, an action that he was to later regret.

	On May 10, [[1904]], he moved the new corporation to [[Zwickau]], a city to the southwest of [[Chemnitz]], in the eastern German state of [[Saxony]].		On May 10, 1904, he moved the new corporation to Zwickau, a city to the southwest of Chemnitz, in the eastern German state of Saxony.

	The first six-cylinder Horch appeared in [[1907]].		The first six-cylinder Horch appeared in 1907.

	==Audi connection==		==Audi connection==
	In [[1909]], the supervisor board (German equivalent of the Board of Directors) of this corporation forced out Horch. Horch went on to found [[Audi]], Audiwerke GmbH, which became effective on 25 April 1910. The name was a solution to the legal dispute with his old company over use of the Horch brand.		In 1909, the supervisor board (German equivalent of the Board of Directors) of this corporation forced out Horch. Horch went on to found [[Audi]], Audiwerke GmbH, which became effective on 25 April 1910. The name was a solution to the legal dispute with his old company over use of the Horch brand.

	In [[1928]], the company was acquired by ~~[[J S Rasmussen\|~~Jörgen Skafte Rasmussen]], owner of [[DKW]] (which comes from the German word, ''Dampfkraftwagen''), who bought the same year the remains of the US automobile manufacturer, [[Rickenbacker ~~(car)~~]], including the manufacturing equipment for eight-cylinder engines.		In 1928, the company was acquired by Jörgen Skafte Rasmussen, owner of [[DKW]] (which comes from the German word, ''Dampfkraftwagen''), who bought the same year the remains of the US automobile manufacturer, [[Rickenbacker]], including the manufacturing equipment for eight-cylinder engines.

	Eventually, on 29th June, [[1932]] Audi merged with Horch, [[DKW]] and [[~~Wanderer (car)\|~~Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]]. The current Audi four-ring logo is the Auto Union logo. In the 1930s Horch introduced a new line of smaller and cheaper, but still presentable, V8 automobiles.		Eventually, on 29th June, 1932 Audi merged with Horch, [[DKW]] and [[Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]]. The current Audi four-ring logo is the Auto Union logo. In the 1930s Horch introduced a new line of smaller and cheaper, but still presentable, V8 automobiles.

	Auto Union became a major supplier of automobiles to the German armed forces. Civilian production was suspended after March [[1940]].		Auto Union became a major supplier of automobiles to the German armed forces. Civilian production was suspended after March 1940.

	==Trabant connection==		==Trabant connection==
	During the [[Second World War]], the factories suffered heavy bomb damage. Later, the advancing [[Soviet]] forces captured the area, and it became part of the Soviet sector of divided Germany in [[1945]], and later became part of East Germany.		During the Second World War, the factories suffered heavy bomb damage. Later, the advancing Soviet forces captured the area, and it became part of the Soviet sector of divided Germany in 1945, and later became part of East Germany.

	The factory was renamed as the Sachsenring factory after the East German firm IFA took it over, and produced the Sachsenring "P-240" in [[1955]]. It produced the initial [[Trabant]] "P-50" model from [[1957]]. [http://trabant.shocauto.com/trabant_history.htm]		The factory was renamed as the Sachsenring factory after the East German firm IFA took it over, and produced the Sachsenring "P-240" in 1955. It produced the initial [[Trabant]] "P-50" model from 1957. [http://trabant.shocauto.com/trabant_history.htm]

	==Rare Collectibles==		==Rare Collectibles==

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	'''Horch''' was the popular name for high-performance luxury motor cars manufactured in Germany by the company, August Horch & Cie, at the beginning of the 20th century.		'''Horch''' was the popular name for high-performance luxury motor cars manufactured in Germany by the company, August Horch & Cie, at the beginning of the 20th century.

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	* Horch 853A Voll-Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet (1938)		* Horch 853A Voll-Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet (1938)
	* Horch 855 Roadster (1939)		* Horch 855 Roadster (1939)

			{{commonscat\|Horch vehicles}}

	[[Category:Car manufacturers]]		[[Category:Car manufacturers]]

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{{commonscat|Horch vehicles}}

'''Horch''' was the popular name for high-performance luxury motor cars manufactured in Germany by the company, August Horch & Cie, at the beginning of the 20th century.

==Founder==
The company was established by [[August Horch]], a former production manager for [[Karl Benz]], and a partner on [[November 14]], [[1899]] with a capital of 30,000 [[German gold mark|Goldmark]] at Ehrenfeld, near Cologne. Horch was also later the founder of the German automaker, [[Audi]], which is named after the Latin translation of his surname (latin word for the regional Saxon expression, ''horch'', which is the imperative form of “hark” - "listen to me" in [[German language|German]]).

[[Image:Horch-853-sport-cabriolet.jpg|thumb|right|225px|1938 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet]]
[[Image:Horch_Kühlerfigur.jpg|thumb|Horch [[Hood ornament]], first generation]]
[[Image:Horch_830_bl_1938.JPG|thumb|Horch [[Hood ornament]], Horch 830 BL 1938]]

==Initial cars==
The company initially began producing 5 and 10 [[Horsepower|hp]] twin-cylinder engine automobiles near Cologne in [[1901]].

The first Horch had a 4.5 hp engine, with an alloy crankcase, a unique achievement in those days. It had an open-body design, with lighting provided by lanterns with candles in them. In contrast with the powerful cars of later years, the first Horch could barely reach a top speed of 32 km/h. It was significant at that time because it used a friction clutch, and also had a drive shaft to power the wheels.

The firm soon ran into financial troubles, not surprising considering the pioneering nature of the automobile business at that time. Horch had to seek new partners.

The company was moved to [[Reichenbach (Vogtland)]] in March, [[1902]], where it produced a 20 hp four-cylinder car with a shaft drive. Horch cars were considered much advanced and superior to those being then built by [[Mercedes (car)|Mercedes]] or [[Benz]] (who were then separate manufacturers).

By [[1903]], Horch had built a car with a four-cylinder engine. In March of the following year, he introduced his new car at the [[Frankfurt]] Fair.

In [[1904]], Horch was forced to convert the firm into a joint-stock company, A. Horch & Cie. Motorwagen-Werke AG, an action that he was to later regret.

On May 10, [[1904]], he moved the new corporation to [[Zwickau]], a city to the southwest of [[Chemnitz]], in the eastern German state of [[Saxony]].

The first six-cylinder Horch appeared in [[1907]].

==Audi connection==
In [[1909]], the supervisor board (German equivalent of the Board of Directors) of this corporation forced out Horch. Horch went on to found [[Audi]], Audiwerke GmbH, which became effective on 25 April 1910. The name was a solution to the legal dispute with his old company over use of the Horch brand.

In [[1928]], the company was acquired by [[J S Rasmussen|Jörgen Skafte Rasmussen]], owner of [[DKW]] (which comes from the German word, ''Dampfkraftwagen''), who bought the same year the remains of the US automobile manufacturer, [[Rickenbacker (car)]], including the manufacturing equipment for eight-cylinder engines.

Eventually, on 29th June, [[1932]] Audi merged with Horch, [[DKW]] and [[Wanderer (car)|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]]. The current Audi four-ring logo is the Auto Union logo. In the 1930s Horch introduced a new line of smaller and cheaper, but still presentable, V8 automobiles.

Auto Union became a major supplier of automobiles to the German armed forces. Civilian production was suspended after March [[1940]].

==Trabant connection==
During the [[Second World War]], the factories suffered heavy bomb damage. Later, the advancing [[Soviet]] forces captured the area, and it became part of the Soviet sector of divided Germany in [[1945]], and later became part of East Germany.

The factory was renamed as the Sachsenring factory after the East German firm IFA took it over, and produced the Sachsenring "P-240" in [[1955]]. It produced the initial [[Trabant]] "P-50" model from [[1957]]. [http://trabant.shocauto.com/trabant_history.htm]

==Rare Collectibles==

On Saturday, June 24th, 2006, an incredibly rare 1937 Horch 853A Sport Cabriolet in original unrestored, unprepared condition sold at auction in Cortland NY for $299,000 US.[http://www.rmauctions.com/AuctionResults.cfm?SaleCode=JS06&SortBy=HB&View=Normal&Category=Cars]

==Famous Horch models==
Some famous Horch automobiles (year introduced):

* Horch 350/375/400/405 (1928-1931)
* Horch 930V (1934)
* Horch 850 (1935)
* Horch 851 (1935)
* Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet (1937)
* Horch 853A Erdmann-Rossi Sport Cabriolet (1937)
* Horch 853A Voll-Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet (1938)
* Horch 855 Roadster (1939)

[[Category:Car manufacturers]]
[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Germany]]
[[Category:Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers]]
[[Category:Luxury motor vehicle manufacturers]]
[[Category:Prestige vehicles]]
[[Category:Companies established in 1899]]