Humber 16/60hp Saloon, 1935
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Chassis No.: to be advised
£6,900 GBP | Sold
Founded as a bicycle maker in 1868, Humber later became associated with Harry Lawson's British Motor Syndicate. Freeing itself from the unscrupulous Lawson, the reconstituted company commenced motor car production in 1900. By the time of founder Thomas Humber's death in 1910, his company had established a reputation for quality that would endure well into the 1930s. In 1932 Humber was taken over by the Rootes Group, which also acquired Humber-owned Hillman. From then onwards Humber products were aimed at the upper reaches of the market while Hillman catered for the masses.
Derived from the preceding 16/50 and introduced in 1933, the 16/60 was powered by a new seven-main-bearing sidevalve engine displacing 2,276cc, while the closely related Snipe came with one of 3,498cc. This rubber-mounted power unit went into an X-braced chassis equipped with Bendix brakes. Both the 16/60 and Snipe were extensively restyled for 1934. This Humber 16/60 saloon was purchased by the vendor in May 2016 and has been used for wedding hire in recent years. Maintained by specialists DEW Car Services of Eynsham, this imposing post-Vintage saloon is running and driving well, ready to use and enjoy.
The provision of an electric water pump is the only notified deviation from factory specification. Offered with a V5C document.
Founded as a bicycle maker in 1868, Humber later became associated with Harry Lawson's British Motor Syndicate. Freeing itself from the unscrupulous Lawson, the reconstituted company commenced motor car production in 1900. By the time of founder Thomas Humber's death in 1910, his company had established a reputation for quality that would endure well into the 1930s. In 1932 Humber was taken over by the Rootes Group, which also acquired Humber-owned Hillman. From then onwards Humber products were aimed at the upper reaches of the market while Hillman catered for the masses.
Derived from the preceding 16/50 and introduced in 1933, the 16/60 was powered by a new seven-main-bearing sidevalve engine displacing 2,276cc, while the closely related Snipe came with one of 3,498cc. This rubber-mounted power unit went into an X-braced chassis equipped with Bendix brakes. Both the 16/60 and Snipe were extensively restyled for 1934. This Humber 16/60 saloon was purchased by the vendor in May 2016 and has been used for wedding hire in recent years. Maintained by specialists DEW Car Services of Eynsham, this imposing post-Vintage saloon is running and driving well, ready to use and enjoy.
The provision of an electric water pump is the only notified deviation from factory specification. Offered with a V5C document.
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Cost
33,702 AED
