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£11,480

1914 Humber Tourer

United Kingdom • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot Lot 9

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AI Listing Summary

This 1914 Humber Tourer, with significant Irish provenance and BBC television history, is offered as a recommissioning project after nearly 40 years of single ownership. While remarkably original, it requires substantial work due to a long period of inactivity and perished tires.

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Condition 

3

The car is described as being in need of recommissioning/restoration, with perished tires and the mechanical components requiring inspection. While the engine turns, it has not been running for some time. The description highlights its originality and completeness, but the overall state suggests significant work is needed.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

H9291

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

AI1044

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Description From long term ownership since the 1980s; consigned from a deceased estate; featured by the BBC in 'The House of Elliott'; rare early Humber tourer; in need of recommissioning; engine does turn A remarkably original Edwardian Humber with long-term ownership, fascinating Irish provenance and BBC television history This rare early Humber four-seat Tourer has been in the same ownership since 1989 and is now offered from a deceased estate.

Dating from 1914, it is powered by Humber's four-cylinder petrol engine and retains its characterful Edwardian open touring coachwork, complete with leather button-upholstered seats and period dashboard.

Particularly interesting is the car's history.

The supplier's plaque identifies George Cooney Ltd of Kells, County Meath, as the supplying agent.

George Cooney was an established motor business in Kells in eastern Ireland.

The car's registration AI 1044 is also significant, as the AI series was allocated to County Meath, and the accompan...

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