Highlights
- Believed to be the only remaining 12/25 Limousine
- One of exceptionally few of these expensive cars built
- Smart yellow with black wings and wheels
- In current ownership for 21 years
- Described by the vendor as original and standard throughout
- Recently driven to and in France for an event
- History compiled by the Humber register
- Transmission brake just relined
The Appeal
In the pre-war years Humber stood for reliability, dependability and thorough engineering. These were expensive cars for the upper reaches of society who valued the 12/25’s refinement and serenity. Most sold were Tourers, but for those with very deep pockets there was the Limousine, aimed at those for whom the chauffeur did the work.
This 1926 Limousine is believed to be the sole survivor of the handful built with this body style. As you can see in the photos, it is a magnificent vintage vehicle, finished in stand-out yellow with black wings and wheels. Inside, as was typical at the time, it has blue leather for the driver and plush grey cloth for the passengers.
The vendor acquired it around 21 years ago and has clearly enjoyed it, reporting a recent trip to France and back without issue. It is said to be highly original and run well, with recent attention to the transmission brakes. The sale includes a history compiled by the Humber register.
Key Information
- Mileage: 84,517 miles indicated (total figure may be higher)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
- Technical specs: 1,795cc four-cylinder inline petrol, four-speed manual
- Paperwork: History compiled by the Humber register
The Detail
- Yellow paintwork is likely a repaint and matched with black wings and wheels
- External paintwork is presentable but tired in places according to seller
- The vendor reports no dents or scrapes to the bodywork
- Underside is described as used and dusty but all in good order
- Black wheels with matching spare included
- Blue leather front seats with grey fabric rear seat
- Original leather upholstery in the front compartment
- Fabric upholstery in the rear compartment
- Interior woodwork in good order with original dials and switchgear
- Transmission brake has just been relined
- Starts and runs well according to the vendor
- Drives well with typical vintage car manual steering
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