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Humber 12 Drophead Coupé '37 1937

Allmän beskrivning : Lowered price from €24.500 - > €22.950The first car was produced in 1898 and was a three-wheeled tricar with the first conventional four-wheeled car appearing in 1901. The company had factories in Beeston near Nottingham and Coventry. The Beeston factory produced a more expensive range known as Beeston-Humbers but the factory closed in 1908 after financial problems. Before the First World War a wide range of models were produced from the 600 cc Humberette to several six-cylinder 6-litre models. In 1913 Humber was the second largest manufacturer of cars in the United Kingdom. The Humber Motor Works in Coventry still survives—a rare thing as the majority of the city was destroyed in the November 1940 air raid. In 1925 Humber moved into the production of commercial vehicles with the purchase of Commer. In 1928 Hillman was added but independence ended in 1931 when the Rootes Brothers bought a majority shareholding. During World War II, several armoured cars were produced under the Humber name, along with heavy-duty "staff" cars. In the postwar era, Humber's mainstay products included the four-cylinder Hawk and six-cylinder Super Snipe. Being a choice of businessmen and officialdom alike, Humbers gained a reputation for beautifully appointed interiors and build quality. The Hawk and the Super Snipe went through various designs, though all had a "transatlantic" influence. They offered disc brakes and automatic transmission at a time when these fitments were rare. A top-flight model, the Imperial, had these as standard, along with metallic paintwork and other luxury touches. The last of the traditional large Humbers were sold in 1968, when Chrysler, who by then owned the Rootes group, pulled the plug on production. Several V8 models had been in pre-production at this time, and several of these test examples survive today. Its last car was the second generation of Humber Sceptre, a badge-engineered Rootes Arrow model. The marque was shelved in 1976 when all Hillmans became badged as Chryslers. The Hillman Hunter (another Arrow model) was subsequently badged as a Chrysler until production ceased in 1979 when Chrysler's European division was sold to Peugeot and the marque renamed Talbot. The Talbot marque was abandoned at the end of 1986 on passenger cars, although it was continued on vans for six years afterwards. Introduced in 1933, the '12' was powered by a 1,669cc four-cylinder sidevalve engine that in enlarged, overhead-valve form would still be in production over 30 years later. Coupled to a four-speed gearbox, this versatile power unit went into an entirely conventional X-braced chassis featuring semi-elliptic springing at both ends and Bendix cable brakes. Pressed Steel provided the standard six-light saloon body while the range also included the two-door Vogue saloon, a tourer and a drophead coupé. In 1935 the '12' was updated and restyled, gaining a new frame, an all-synchromesh gearbox and a more streamlined body with integral boot and vee-shaped radiator grille. Production ceased in 1937. SpecificationsBodyworkLength : cm (in): 371 (146) Width : cm (in): 160 (63) Height : cm (in): Wheelbase : cm (in) : 251 (98.7) Weight: kg (lb) : 1245 (2748) Mechanics. Displacement : straight four 1669 cc (102 cid), front-mounted Valve gear : 8 Fuel system : 1 carburettor Gearbox : manual Driven wheels : rear-wheel drive Maximum power : 42 bhp at 3800 rpm Maximum torque : Maximum speed : 109 km/h (67 mph)  For more pictures scroll down! >>>>>>Oldtimerfarm specializes in consignment sales of vintage and collection cars and we are proud to present you this car. Oldtimerfarm is located in Belgium, 9880 Aalter, Steenweg op Deinze 51C, where this car is in our showroom. We are open from Tuesday to Saturday 10-17h (also without appointment). We are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Mondays on appointment only. Make sure you scroll down to look at the extensive photo report (100 pictures). Of course, a more detailed description can be obtained by telephone.Contact us:Xavier (sales):             0032 472 40 1338      (NL, FR, DE, EN, IT)        info@oldtimerfarm.beOlivier (after sales):     0032 473 11 7300      (NL, FR, DE, EN)             olivier@oldtimerfarm.beOldtimerfarm from Aalter would also like to sell your classic car or car collection. For more information, please contact Xavier.Exhibitions where you can find us: 09-11/09/2016 Open Door Event @OLDTIMERFARM20-23/10/2016 Auto Moto Depoca Padova - Italy18-20/11/2016 InterClassics Brussels - Belgium17-18/12/2016 Dreamcar International Kortrijk - Belgium12-15/01/2017 InterClassics Maastricht - The Netherlands03-05/03/2017 Antwerp Classic Salon - Belgium

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1937 Humber 12 Drophead Coupé '37 is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Aalter by Oldtimerfarm Dealer for €22950.

 

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Humber Modell : 12 Modellversion : Drophead Coupé '37 Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1937 Karosstyp : Coupé Läge : Aalter Fordon Registrering : Normal

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om Humber
Humber, där har vi ett namn som bär med sig elegansen från en svunnen era, raffinerad som en riktig brittisk klassiker. Låt mig ta med dig på en resa genom Humber's historia, ett varumärke som inkarnerade andan av Storbritannien på hjul.

Födelsen av ett arv:
Humber hade sina rötter på 1800-talet när de började som tillverkare av cyklar. Men det dröjde inte länge förrän de insåg att framtiden låg inom bilar. De övergick till biltillverkning i början av 1900-talet, och där började magin.

Kvalitet och hantverk:
Humber handlade om kvalitet och hantverk. Deras bilar var noggrant designade, och inga detaljer var för små för att undgå deras uppmärksamhet. Resultatet blev fordon som utstrålade klass och sofistikering, verkligen passande för den brittiska överklassen.

Humberette:
En av deras tidiga framgångar var Humberette, en kompakt bil som var ganska populär på sin tid. Den var kanske liten, men den var ett stort steg för Humber för att etablera sig som en seriös biltillverkare.

Snipe och Hawk:
Humber kom in i sin egen under 1920-talet med modellerna Snipe och Hawk. Dessa bilar var kända för sin prestanda och lyx. De sågs ofta glida genom den engelska landsbygden, en symbol för grace och kraft.

Pullman Limousiner:
Humber var även kända för sina Pullman-limousiner, en favorit hos brittiska kungligheter och värdiga personer. Dessa bilar var som rullande palats och erbjöd det ultimata inom komfort och stil.

Efterkrigstidens utmaningar:
Efter andra världskriget stod Humber inför utmaningar, precis som många andra brittiska biltillverkare. Den föränderliga fordonsbranschen och ekonomiska svårigheter ledde till en sammanslagning med Rootes Group. Även om Humber fortsatte att producera bilar var det aldrig riktigt detsamma.

Arv och kära minnen:
I dag är Humber kanske inte ett namn du hör på gatorna, men det lever vidare i minnena hos dem som uppskattar den gyllene eran av brittiska bilar. Varumärket representerar en tid när brittiska bilar var synonyma med lyx och elegans.

Så, lyft på koppen med te och lyft på hatten för Humber, en riktig brittisk klassiker som kanske har försvunnit från vägarna men för alltid kommer att förbli en symbol för stil och sofistikering inom bilvärlden.