• Offered without reserve • Rare coach-built shooting brake • Present ownership since 2008 • Stored since acquisition It is understood that this interesting car was despatched as a chassis on 5th September 1951 to Humber distributors, Messrs Holmes & Smith of Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.

The original purchaser's identity remains unknown despite research by previous enthusiastic owners over the years.

However, the chassis was clearly despatched to Tilleys of Kings Road, Dorchester, long established motor dealers and coachbuilders, with a brief to design and construct the distinctive Shooting Brake body with opening tailgate.

The coachwork's construction was clearly a major project for Tilleys, and the car was not first registered until 12th September 1952, one year and one week after despatch from the factory.

Distinctive and typically period features are the bench seats front and rear (accommodating six passengers); the sliding side windows; and a large luggage carrying area to the rea...