A 1965 Humber Imperial that belongs to a friend. It's believed there are only somewhere between 50 - 60 remaining so not a common sight on the roads today.
Humber cars last forever. There is a 60's Humber Super Snipe in its original condition still running around Christchurch in New Zealand. I see it often.
Driving around that old housing estate with so many obstacles and in drizzling rain seemed odd. This beauty needs to be kept in cotton wool in a nice dry environment.
Next to the Rover P5B, this is my favourite car by a long way. I would sooner have one of these than the every car needs to look the same that you see around today. It is so quiet as well. Thanks for upload.
This car was part of the Alan Marshal Humber collection . I bought it's running mate . I believe they were both painted in exactly the same colour to do bridal work . Imperials offer a level of luxury of the sort that you only get in a Bentley or Rolls Shadow. In fact all Imperials were made at the Rolls Royce coachbuilders . Supersnipes were made at Ryton Rootes factory. These engines lend themselves to gas conversions very well as low compression, slow revving units and could be an answer to the impending fuel regulations in 2028 .
The Imperial was not sold here, but there were modest sales of the Super Snipe. I don't have any precise statistics, but my impression was that they were outsold by the Rover 3 Litre. From memory, the Hawk with his body was not sold here either.
I had a 1966 estate, in white, ex- Kent police. Column change manual, overdrive, no power steering (this was a police version). I converted it to floor change. Note @0:28 the cover over the hole in the front bumper for a starting handle. It was tough swinging that handle. I had never seen a silver one - more usually black as funeral companies loved Humbers.
I think your right about the filler but it's not my car so can't be 100%. I have to agree that the streets would look much better with more classic cars.
@@Dazsvintagestuff I only know because when I was 15 I used to work part time at a garage, one of my dads friends had one and came into the place and asked me to fill it up! Could I find the filler? Could I hell!
After getting my Imperial fully sorted , I cant run it due to the fuel price at £1.70 per litre . I dont think it will ever come down again so very reluctantly , I will be moving the car on .
Just a hint, if you've still got the car; I once knew someone who had a Jensen Interceptor. He drove it into work some days and drove a Mini (I think it was a Cooper) on other days. He told me he couldn't afford to run it every day.
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Lovely car, nice proportions, lovely colour too! I'd be proud to have that one.
Magnificent car. They always remind me of the classic New York checker cabs of the 70's.
Humber cars last forever. There is a 60's Humber Super Snipe in its original condition still running around Christchurch in New Zealand. I see it often.
They rust horribly like all British cars of the period!
Certainly a classy car back in the day and the overall quality evident to see.
The last real Humber.
As a kid in the 70s my friends parents owned the village bakery his mum used to deliver the bread in the family Humber !
I’d like to hear Jay Leno’s take on this beautiful car, I think he would be impressed with it…..how could he not be!
I had one in metallic green, with a vinyl roof, it had two little spotlights for the rear ,passengers to read of write by, beautiful car.
Driving around that old housing estate with so many obstacles and in drizzling rain seemed odd. This beauty needs to be kept in cotton wool in a nice dry environment.
My Dad had a 1964 model. Metallic brown, tan interior , fabulous car.
Next to the Rover P5B, this is my favourite car by a long way. I would sooner have one of these than the every car needs to look the same that you see around today. It is so quiet as well. Thanks for upload.
Nowt Wrong with a good P6 Rover My dad had two of the V8s
@@markfoley8582 I used to love how they carried the spare wheel on the boot lid.
This car was part of the Alan Marshal Humber collection . I bought it's running mate . I believe they were both painted in exactly the same colour to do bridal work . Imperials offer a level of luxury of the sort that you only get in a Bentley or Rolls Shadow. In fact all Imperials were made at the Rolls Royce coachbuilders . Supersnipes were made at Ryton Rootes factory. These engines lend themselves to gas conversions very well as low compression, slow revving units and could be an answer to the impending fuel regulations in 2028 .
They were still made at Ryton but upgraded by coach builders Thrupp & Maberly. They were also part of the Rootes group then.
Rootes, Ryton on Dunsmore. Remember it well. Beautiful car.
Beautiful and desirable car. I hope the wipers are not supposed to park like that.
My uncle used to chauffeur in a limo version back in the day -
Its a shame you drove it so fast, especially in a township area. I love seeing them glide along.
It sure sound smooth enough!!!
The Imperial was not sold here, but there were modest sales of the Super Snipe. I don't have any precise statistics, but my impression was that they were outsold by the Rover 3 Litre. From memory, the Hawk with his body was not sold here either.
Does this car is available for sale thanks again for your generous cooperation and support
The car isn't mine it belongs to a friend, it isn't for sale as far as I am aware, thanks.
I had a 1966 estate, in white, ex- Kent police. Column change manual, overdrive, no power steering (this was a police version). I converted it to floor change. Note @0:28 the cover over the hole in the front bumper for a starting handle. It was tough swinging that handle. I had never seen a silver one - more usually black as funeral companies loved Humbers.
Mozzer has great taste in motors
Would the streets look lovely if these were still around!
Is the filler pipe behind the rear reflector?
I think your right about the filler but it's not my car so can't be 100%. I have to agree that the streets would look much better with more classic cars.
@@Dazsvintagestuff I only know because when I was 15 I used to work part time at a garage, one of my dads friends had one and came into the place and asked me to fill it up!
Could I find the filler? Could I hell!
Yes, you unscrew a rear reflector, but I can't remeber which side!
@@dukenukem5768 passengers side! (Right hand drive)!
@@chrisgray4651do you think they set you up on that one? I can imagine them tittering as you search for the filling cap 😂
Why these cars they did not have an over driver were there that good at saving fuel
After getting my Imperial fully sorted , I cant run it due to the fuel price at £1.70 per litre . I dont think it will ever come down again so very reluctantly , I will be moving the car on .
Just a hint, if you've still got the car; I once knew someone who had a Jensen Interceptor. He drove it into work some days and drove a Mini (I think it was a Cooper) on other days. He told me he couldn't afford to run it every day.
Lovely car but sounds a bit rickety after all those years.
The grille should be Chrome NOT Black, otherwise a perfect example.
Yes your right, it was like that when he got it, not sure what his plans are for that.