Not Sold • £7,000 - £8,000
1928 Humber 14/40 Tourer Extravagant tourer owned by only 2 families in almost 100 years
United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026 • Lot 108
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1928 Humber 14/40 Tourer, with only two families of ownership in nearly a century, is a project car needing an engine overhaul, though it includes a new block and good cylinder head. Having participated in numerous European rallies, including snow & ice events, it presents an interesting history for those willing to invest in its restoration.
Condition
4
The car needs an engine overhaul and the carburetor is removed for cleaning. The car has been restored in the early 1980s, and is described as 'A worthy project'. There is mention of cosmetic issues or damage.
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Manual
Transmission:
15281
Chassis No:
Odometer:
70,562 miles
MP 5081
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This 1928 Humber 14/40 Tourer was first registered on 21st June 1928 and has been in its current ownership since 1989! This example is powered by the 2050cc engine and is finished in the period style of blue and black with a blue interior.
The car has had just two former keepers.
Owned by the vendor and his father for 34 years, this Humber was restored in the early 1980s.
Today, it requires an engine overhaul, although a new block and a good cylinder head are included with the car.
The carburettor has been removed for cleaning.
This example boasts an impressive rally history, having participated in many European rallies, including five snow & ice events, one in Greece, and numerous others.
For those in the know and need verification, the accompanying engine block features metric threads: M6 x 1, M8 x 1, M10 x 1.25, M12 x 1.5, and M22 x 1.5 for the core plug.
The exhaust valve guides measure 14mm, while the inlet valve guides are 15mm.
The cylinder bore is supplied undersized at...
Points of note
£10,754
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,625
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Mar 27 2006
Latest MOT Mileage
70,556 miles
Registration Date
1928-06-21
MOT History
Failed
On Mar 27 2006 with 70,556 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Mar 27 2006 with 70,556 miles
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