Description Lovely example; fresh off the show circuit; becoming harder to find.

Rootes introduced the distinctive Humber Sceptre as their mid-range executive express in 1963.

Based on the contemporary Super Minx, it got a different roof line, glass and upper rear body, making it look rather rakish, as well as a futuristic dashboard which included instrument pods and a rev counter – pretty racy stuff for a Humber.

Its 1,592cc engine produced a healthy 80bhp which was enough for 90mph with disc brakes up front to haul it to a stop and overdrive for relaxed cruising.

Sales were good, with 17,011 examples finding customers by 1965 when the MkII came along which had slightly watered-down styling but a bigger 1,725cc engine.

First registered in July 1965, this smart Humber looks to have had a bit of a spruce up around 2014-2015.

There are invoices on file for re-chromed bits and bobs including the bumpers, new seals, bits of trim etc.

Our vendor has had the car since January 2018 and...