Not Sold | 1938 Humber Imperial Three Position Drophead Coupé

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Not Sold (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)

1938 Humber Imperial Three Position Drophead Coupé

United Kingdom • 1 Jun 2013 • Lot 365

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a classic 1930s Humber Imperial drophead coupé, a rare model favored by British government ministers in the 1940s. It features a pre-selector gearbox, a well-running engine, and comes with a V5 registration document and a valid MoT certificate until February 2014, presenting a significant investment opportunity.

Condition

6

While the description indicates the car has been 'much loved and cherished' and runs smoothly, the lack of detailed history and the age of the vehicle suggest some level of wear and potential need for minor restoration to maintain its condition.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

6001265

Odometer:

11,862 miles

Reg Number:

EYH 871

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

The Humber Super Snipe is a car which was produced from 1938 to 1967 by the British-based car manufacturer and part of the Rootes Group.

The 1930s car came with a 3498cc straight six cylinder overhead inlet side exhaust valve engine and a claimed power output of 80hp.

The classic limousine style body featured rear hinged doors and in some respects resembled the Humber Snipe 80 with which it shared its engine.

Humber, the manufacturer, lost its independence in 1931 when the Rootes Group acquired a majority share holding.

A re-bodied Pullman with two-piece 'V' windscreen appeared in 1936 sharing the wheelbase of its predecessor but with the overall length of the car increased to 196 inches.

Engine size was now raised to 4086cc while power output was claimed to be 100hp.

The power increase was also evident from the top speed which now edged up to 75mph.

In 1939, the Pullman was joined by the Humber Imperial or Snipe Imperial which shared the engine with the Pullman, the car neverth...