The Humber 12 was the forerunner of the immediate post‑war Hawk series.

It catered to an upper middle class clientele by offering a touch of luxury in a four‑cylinder car that was still quite reasonably priced yet stylish, with what Rootes referred to as 'controlled streamlining'.

This 1669cc black example was registered in May 1937, and while details on any work done to it over the years are sparse, the history file is nevertheless quite fascinating.

It includes the current V5C, a 1930s' service parts catalogue plus other technical documentation ‑ both original and photocopied ‑ such as a service information on the Bendix‑Stromberg carburettor.

There's a well‑preserved period brochure as well, plus 1970s' correspondence from Chrysler (which took over Humber) and a few photos of the vehicle at various points through its life.

Especially nice for all those who prize period details is the original Humber‑branded envelope for the owner's manual, which also contains the original manuf...