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De Gaulle's Horch 830BL - Iconic Model with History

De Gaulle`s Horch 830BL is a set with a huge dose of history that you can build with us, brick by brick! Perfectly reproduced on a 1:35 scale, the car consists of 244 elements and complements the COBI collection of historic cars. The blocks and figures depicting General Charles De Gaulle and the driver are covered with high-quality prints.

Horch - German Precision and Luxury

Horch is a German automotive company founded at the beginning of the 20th century in Zwickau (Saxony). From the very beginning, Horch cars were characterized by high quality, modern technical solutions and excellent finishing. In 1933, the luxury sedan "Horch 830" debuted on the market and became an instant hit. This prompted the manufacturer to release further variants of the car. In 1935, the Horch 830 B with a more powerful engine and the Horch 830 BL in a version with an extended body appeared.

Legendary Military Car

Horch, like other companies, supplied vehicles for the army in the 1930s. Civilian production was largely intended for the needs of high-ranking officials. This Horch 830 BL car from 1936 belonged to the commander of the defense of Paris, General Dietrich von Choltitz. After the capitulation of Paris in August 1944, the car fell into the hands of the Allies.

General Charles de Gaulle's car

The next and most famous user of this car was General Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French, future head of the French government and president. The Horch 830 BL became the general's favorite car, used on many occasions. Perhaps, to some small extent, the sentiment for this car also prompted de Gaulle to end the eternal rivalry between France and Germany. In 1963, together with the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, he signed the "Elysee Treaty", obliging both countries to comprehensive cooperation in many areas. The signatures of President de Goulle and Chancellor Adenauer initiated the process of reconciliation between nations. A driving force for the idea of ​​uniting Europe was created!

Product Specifications

• 244 high quality elements
• Produced in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition
• Meets safety standards for children's products
• Fully compatible with other brands of building blocks
• Bricks with prints do not deform and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature
• Car model
• 2 figures including Charles De Gaulle and a driver

De Gaulle's Horch 830BL car

This is a model built from carriages, representing the Horch 830 BL car from 1936. This is a famous vehicle that became the favorite car of General Charles de Gaulle. The product is available in a scale of 1:35 and was manufactured by COBI. The model features detailed design and details, making it an ideal choice for history enthusiasts and modellers. Intended for people over 6 years of age.