VINTAGE 1929 HUMBER 16/50 FIVE SEAT TOURER " EMMALINE" SUCCESSFUL WEDDING CAR

KEN PEARSON CAR CONSULTANCY OFFERS THIS HANDSOME SIX CYLINDER HUMBER TOURER ON THE BEHALF OF DERBYSHIRE OWNER WHO IS THE REGISTERED KEEPER ON THE V5C CERTIFICATE. I HAVE RECENTLY SUPPLIED A SMALLER CLASSIC TOURER TO HIM SO THE HUMBER IS NOW AVAILABLE.
THE EXCELLENT HOOD WHICH IS WIDER THAN THE BODY. REAR AUSTER WINDSCREEN. SIX GLASS RETRACTING SIDE WINDOWS AND EASY ACCESS TO A SPACIOUS REAR SEAT. MAKE THE HUMBER AN EXCELLENT AND POPULAR WEDDING CAR. BUT PRESENTLY IT IS USED AS A TOURING CAR.
THE PRESENT OWNER HAS SPENT A LOT OF MONEY AT MARQUE SPECIALIST HUMBER WORKSHOP OVER THE LAST 12 YEARS ENSURING THE ORIGINALITY AND USEABILITY OF THE CAR.
SPECIFICATION
5 SEATER TOURER WITH HOOD. SIX GLASS SIDE WINDOWS WHICH UNDER HINGED METAL COVERS FIT FLUSH WITH THE BODY. HAND PAINTED IN BURGUNDY OVER BLACK. REAR GENUINE AUSTER WINDSCREENS. FRONT AND REAR TONNEAU COVERS. OPENING FRONT WINDSCREEN. BATTERY BOX AND KLAXON HOUSED ON THE OFFSIDE RUNNING BOARD. 2100cc I. O. E 6 CYLINDER 7 MAIN BEARING ENGINE WITH MODERN TWIN CHOKE SIDE DRAFT CARBURETTER (22MPG). ORIGINAL BRONZE ZENITH (14MPG). SUPPLIED WITH THE CAR. CENTRE THROTTLE PEDAL. S. U. ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. COIL IGNITION. ELECTRONIC IGNITION FITTED IN DISTRIBUTOR. FLASHING INDICATORS FITTED INTO EXISTING SIDE LAMPS USING LED BULBS.
FOUR SPEED CRASH GEARBOX WITH RIGHT HAND CHANGE.
CONDITION GUIDE
CHASSIS NUMBER 16490 RETAINS THE ORIGINAL ENGINE. NUMBER 16478. THE NUMBERS MATCH THE OLD BEIGE LOG BOOK. OLD V5 DOCUMENT. AND CURRENT V5C REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE. THE ORIGINAL HUMBER BODY DISPLAYS THE MAKERS PLATE ON ALL DOOR STEPS.
THE BODY WAS BRUSH PAINTED BURGUNDY OVER BLACK SOME YEARS AGO AND IS TIDY AND SERVICEABLE. THE ORIGINAL BODY  FITTINGS AND INGENIOUS HOOD REAR SECURING STRAPS ARE RETAINED.
LEATHER SEATS AND RED CARPETS ARE GOOD.
FABRIC HOOD AND THE TONNEAU COVERS ARE EXCELLENT.  
THE METAL ARTILLERY WHEELS GOOD. THE LAST MOT TEST WAS CARRIED IN AUGUST 2012. SOME OLD MOT CERTS. TYRES ARE A MATCHING SET OF EXCELSIOR 5. 25/5. 50 X 19. ALL WITH 7 MM TREAD REMAINING. SPARE IS NEW. JACK AND TOOLS PRESENT.
ALL INSTREMENTS WORK AND SHOW CORRECT READINGS INCLUDING THE CALOROMETER MOUNTED ON THE RADIATOR CAP.
THERE IS SOME OWNER HISTORY IN THE FILE. SHOWING FOUR OWNERS FROM 1954. THE PRESENT OWNER FROM 2002.
ON PURCHASE IN 2002. THE HUMBER WAS ENTRUSTED TO THE HUMBER WORKSHOP FOR A FULL INSPECTION WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CHECK AND CORRECT ANY ORIGINALITY AND REPAIR ISSUES FOUND. A DETAILED REPORT AND INVOICE IS INCLUDED IN THE HISTORY FILE.
IN 2012 AN ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED RESULTING IN A BLOCK REPAIR AND A COMPLETE REBUILD AT THE HUMBER WORKSHOP. INVOICE INCLUDED.
IN THAT YEAR A NEW WIRING HARNESS WAS FITTED AND THE DYNAMO OVERHAULED.
THE 16/50 IS CURRENT LISTED ON THE HUMBER REGISTER AND SOME TECHNICAL NOTES ARE INCLUDED AND A WORK SHOP WALL LUBRICATION CHART.
CURRENT TAX DISC TO JULY 2014. HISTORIC CLASS.
THE HUMBER STARTS READILY FROM COLD (SU PUMP). AND RUNS SMOOTHLY.
THE OWNER CONFIRMS THAT THE CAR IS DRIVING CORRECTLY WITH NO VICES AND HE USES A CRUISING SPEED OF 45/50 MPH IN DEFERENCE TO THE BRAKING POWER OF THE ROD BRAKES. 22MPG IS AVAILABLE ON THE OPEN ROAD.
IN CONCLUSION. THE 16/50 WOULD SATISFY THE NEEDS OF THE TRADITIONAL VINTAGEANT. AND ALSO IS A HANDSOME AND PRACTICAL WEDDING CAR. IF CORRECTLY MARKETED FILM AND TV WORK COULD BE EXPECTED.
BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT THE OWNER WILL CORRECTLY DEMONSTRATE THE CAPABILITY OF THE HUMBER ON THE ROAD. PLEASE NOTE THE CONDITIONS OF SALE BELOW.
CONDITIONS OF SALE.
THE HUMBER IS OFFERED FOR SALE ON BEHALF OF THE PRIVATE OWNER TO WHOM ALL SALE PROCEEDS WILL REMITTED.  PAYMENT WILL BE BY BANK TRANSFER DIRECT TO THE OWNERS BANK OR A BANKERS DRAFT BY ARRANGEMENT. I CANNOT PROCESS CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS.
THE HUMBER IS OFFERED ON A SEVEN DAY AUCTION LISTING WITH A MODEST RESERVE. THE OWNER HAS A REPLACEMENT CAR SO THE HUMBER MUST BE SOLD.  THERE IS A BUY IT NOW PRICE IF YOU WISH TO END TO LISTING EARLY. AFTER VIEWING THE CAR OF COURSE.
VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL. THE OWNER LIVES ABOUT 30 MINUTES DRIVE FROM ME AND HAS OFFERED TO DEMONSTRATE THE HUMBER TO THE BEST OF ITS ABILITIES IF REQUIRED BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.  IF YOU CANNOT VIEW CONTACT ME FOR CONFIRMATION OF CONDITION. I DO NOT LIKE HAGGLING OR SURPRISES ON COLLECTION. PLEASE CHECK MY FEED BACK.
RETURNS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS ITEM.
THE HUMBER WAS DRIVEN 20 MILES TO ME THIS WEEK. THE OWNER STATES THAT THERE IS NO REASON WHY IT CANNOT BE DRIVEN AWAY ON PURCHASE IF THE BUYER IS FAMILIAR WITH DRIVING A VINTAGE CAR. I ALWAYS RECOMMEND HAVING THE CAR COLLECTED BY TRANSPORT AND THEN USING IT ON FAMILIAR ROADS AT FIRST. AS I WAS TOLD AS A YOUNG SALESMAN MANY YEARS AGO. " KEEP TO BUS ROUTES LAD. "
FOR EASE OF VIEWING AND COLLECTION THE HUMBER IS WITH ME NEAR ASHBOURNE DERBYSHIRE DE6.  PLEASE CALL ME BETWEEN 9. 00 AND 21. 00 HOURS PLEASE. I DO NOT REPLY TO TEXT MESSAGES. CALL ME ON 01335 350499 OR 07716 123788 MOBILE. EMAIL ENQUIRIES WILL BE ANSWERED PROMPTLY.
OVERSEAS BUYERS ARE WELCOME. THERE ARE 3 AIRPORTS ABOUT AN HOURS TAXI DRIVE FROM ME. I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE EXPORT PROCESS AND CAN ISSUE A SALE AGREEMENT BY EMAIL.
MY AIM IS TO PROVIDE AN EASY AND PLEASANT TRANSACTION FOR BOTH SELLER AND BUYER. SEE MY FEED BACK.
GOOD LUCK WITH THE BIDDING!
KEN PEARSON - CONNECTING PEOPLE AND MOTORCARS FOR 50 YEARS. SPECIALIST IN MANAGED PRIVATE SALES.

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