25th Nov, 2020 13:30

A|B|C Live Auction Online

 
  Lot 316
 

1936 Humber Twelve

Sold for £7,917

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: OSK 810
Chassis No: 23900
MOT: Exempt

Motor Car Location: Leicestershire

  • Only four total keepers from new and current ownership since 1993
  • Mileage of 78,172 which is believed to be genuine
  • Subject to an extensive restoration between 1993-1996
  • Offered with V5C, brown buff-style logbook, a photo album of the restoration, and original Humber Twelve Instruction Book

The Humber Twelve was virtually renewed as a new car in 1935, featuring a new chassis frame and, the engine and radiator mountings were moved several inches farther forward. Costing £285 when new in Saloon variant, and was fitted with a four-cylinder side-valve 1669cc engine producing 11.9HP, the Twelve utilised a four-speed manual gearbox with synchronisation on all four gears. Manufactured with a cyclonic induction carburation system, self-energising duo servo-brakes, vari-load suspension, and shock-free spring steering, the Humber was marketed as ‘The Choice of the Experienced Motorist’, featuring draughtless ventilation, sunroof, in-built four-wheel jacking system, cotton rear window screen curtain, and high-quality hide interior.

Manufactured in 1936, the Humber was UK registered in July 1936 and supplied new to a Music Correspondent for the Manchester Daily Telegraph, who kept the Twelve for approximately 50 years. It passed through two subsequent owners who both partook in some restoration works prior to the vendors purchase in 1993. Acquired in part-restored condition, the Humber was provided an extensive restoration that encompassed a bare-metal repaint, renewed woodwork to the B-Pillars, roof, and interior, a professionally rewire, and an interior renewal. The Humber is fitted with a 1935 engine, although the 1936 original engine is available by separate negotiation.

The Twelve has additionally been fitted with stainless steel pipework in the exhaust system, and numerous other parts were renewed before the restoration was completed in 1996, with a photograph album of the restoration accompanying the car. The Humber has won several prizes at local events since the restoration has been completed and featured in a couple of magazines. The recorded mileage of 78,172 is believed to be genuine, and ‘OSK 810’ has only four keepers from new. Offered with the original Instruction Book, Brown Buff-Style Logbook, a large collection of past MOTs, tax discs, and past invoices, as well as V5C.

Vendor Condition Ratings:

Bodywork: 'Very Good'
Engine: ‘Very Good’
Electrical Equipment: 'Very Good'
Paintwork: 'Good'
Gearbox: ‘Very Good'
Interior Trim: 'Very Good'

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452

 

All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.

You can collect your new pride and joy from our venue until 1pm the day following the sale or our partners are on hand to help arrange safe transportation:

               

Auction: A|B|C Live Auction Online, 25th Nov, 2020

AUCTION VIEWING
Video viewing by prior arrangement. 

AUTOMOBILIA - from Lot 100
BIKES - from Lot 200
CARS - from Lot 300

BUYERS PREMIUM
12.5% (plus VAT @ 20%) for Motor Cars & Motorcycles
15% (plus VAT @ 20%) for Automobilia

COVID-19 BUSINESS UPDATE
Click here for our FAQ

H&H has to rely on information as to the date, condition and authenticity provided by the Seller and does not provide its own description, and does not and cannot undertake its own inspection of vehicles or other Lot.

It is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that the Lot conforms to the description in the catalogue, H&H strongly recommend viewing the lot prior to bidding as all bids are subject to standard terms and conditions.

PLEASE NOTE: MOT expiry dates shown may include the DVLA 6 Month extension due to Covid-19. Click here for more details

View all lots in this sale

Do you have an item to sell?

If so, contact one of our friendly specialists for your free valuation by completing the form below and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible.

If you prefer to speak to humans, don't hesitate to call our office on +44 (0)1925 210035

Contact Us Today!

 

Images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


Turning the Page: A New Chapter for H&H Classics
Goon, Goon, Gone: Unique Peter Sellers 1960 Bentley heads to auction
Eclectic 150-plus classic car auction helps round out H&H’s milestone 30th year celebrations
One of the UK’s best driving Aston Martin DB5s heads to auction
Mid-century sports car icons race to Buxton auction
Former front cover ‘star’ heads to auction
Classic British motorcycles shine as 230 lots head to the National Motorcycle Museum auction
Racing legend Patsy Burt's Jaguar XK120 speeds to Buxton auction
22-strong single owner classic motorcycle collection heads to auction
Norton's racing heritage set to ignite the auction stage
Rare Frazer-Nash BMW with rich racing history to be auctioned
“The Rolls-Royce” of the motorcycle world, heads to      auction
Martini inspired Porsche 911 ‘RSR’ Tribute to head under the hammer
Rare ‘Car on Two Wheels’ heads to auction for the first time in 30 years
More than 100 classics sold in H&H’s 30th anniversary sale
Stunning classics worth more than £9 million offered in 30th anniversary auction
Rare Aston Martin DB1 heads to anniversary auction from long-term ownership
Rare Bentleys to star in 30th celebration auction
H&H Classics 30th Anniversary Auction
H&H unveils details of its 30th anniversary celebrations
Classic car owners handed ULEZ lifeline
H&H Classics auction Hurricane X-75 Prototype to National Motorcycle Museum
Vintage and modern classics lead the way at latest H&H sale
H&H offers exceptional range of vehicles spanning 11 individual decades
Pavilion Gardens. Wednesday 26th July 2023
A whimsical blast from the past: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang recreation heads to auction
From Italy with love: auction showcasing the essence of Italian design and sprezzatura
250 Motorcycles & Vintage Scooters Set To Go Under The Hammer!
March of the Mods: Lambretta owned by Paul Weller heads to auction
Lawbreakers to law enforcers: historic scooters with infamous connections up for sale
Jaguar SS100 among £2¼  million worth of classics sold at the Imperial War Museum
British classics to shine at H&H Classics’ sale
Historic Guinness Collection heads to auction
Browse The Catalogue Now! 135 Classic & Performance Cars To Go Under The Hammer.
Robbie Savage’s Ferrari F430 to be sold at H&H Classics
RAC Rally winning ‘Jaguar’ to be sold at auction
Former MP’s Bentley and Facel Vega ‘garage find’ among £1.3m worth of classics hammered away by H&H
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Auction Preview Video
Genuine ‘matching numbers’ 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback among 89 strong classic car auction
Rare Facel Vega ‘garage find’ heads to auction
Indian 4 and Lambretta DL200
Golden opportunity to acquire famous limited edition Italjet scooter
H&H Classics commences landmark year with sale of 121 cars
‘Brand new’ Porsche 911 heading to auction after 21 years
Brooklands race winning Bentley to go under the hammer
Actor, Sir Michael Caine’s first car, heads to auction. £100,000 - £150,000
A Very Rare Survivor. A 1936 Indian Four. £50,000 - £60,000
A Car that will Unite Romantics and Cynics Alike. A 1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Limousine