1972 Humber Sceptre
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Highlights
- Plenty of recent restoration work
- Excellent condition respective of age
- Runs & drives brilliantly
- Gorgeous Mauve paintwork
The Appeal
Produced between 1967 and 1976, the MK III Sceptre offers a fantastic mixture of classy styling, luxury comforts, and superior performance when compared to previous iterations. Now a rather rare find on today’s roads, these gorgeous saloons have aged like fine wine, gaining a passionate following in the process.
This particular example is arguably one of the most appealing available, having received a vast array of restoration work courtesy of Heritage Classics of Teeside. This was carried out at considerable expense and included the likes of new inner & outer sills, wheel arch repairs, new outriggers, new cross members and plenty more.
With these extensive repairs, a fresh coat of underseal and gorgeous Mauve paintwork, this Humber Sceptre is now more than ready to be enjoyed by the next lucky owner, and will no doubt continue to turn heads for many more years to come.
The History and Paperwork
- 7 former keepers
- V5C document present
- 2 keys
- Previously restored by Heritage Classics of Teeside, with extensive underbody work
- Includes a selection of invoices detailing the above restoration work, along with mechanical work and consumables
- Also includes a collection of photographs from the restoration process
- Ready to be enjoyed
The Interior
- Believed to feature the original cream seats, now presented in excellent condition with only a few minor wear marks, and light discolouration
- New carpeting throughout, offering fantastic contrast against the cream upholstery, with no notable marks to worry about
- Cream headlining, seemingly original, and presented in great condition with only light marks
- Features original wood burr trim pieces, which do now show minor signs of their age, and slight damage to the centre console compartment. Also included is a new glovebox lock, to replace the existing broken component
- Overall, the interior of this Humber Sceptre has been rather well preserved over the years, and now presents itself in impressive condition with mostly original components. There are of course minor signs of wear and age to note, but nothing that significantly detracts from the overall charm or comfort
The Exterior
- Gorgeous Mauve paintwork with sleek yellow pinstriping. The paintwork presents itself in great condition for the age of the vehicle, with only minor blemishes, including light micro bubbling to the front wings
- 13” steel wheels, presented in excellent condition with only light marks & signs of age. All four fitted wheels and the spare found within the boot are wrapped in near-new tyres, with plenty of tread to enjoy
- This example certainly does a fantastic job of showcasing the Sceptre’s classy body lines, with plenty of restoration work to note, as supported within the included paperwork. There are minor blemishes to the paintwork & trim pieces, but hardly anything of concern for a now 51-year-old vehicle
The Mechanics
- 1725cc
- 4-speed manual
- Fitted with an in-line fuel catalyst
- Fitted with new tyres all around (including the spare within the boot)
- Last serviced August 2022
- Partially restored by Heritage Classics of Teeside, receiving the likes of new cross members, new hoses, new front panels, repaired quarter panels, inner and outer sills, new outriggers, wheel arch repairs, and new underseal
- Includes a selection of spare components and service items, including a full set of new shocks, filters, brake pads, a new condenser and more
- Runs & drives brilliantly, with no known issues
- Ready to be enjoyed
Summary
Presented today is a superb opportunity to enjoy a fantastic example of Humber’s third-generation Sceptre; a vehicle that performs brilliantly, and will no doubt continue to impress for years to come. This sleek saloon has been subject to a vast array of restoration work in recent years, and now offers a superb combination of original components and much-welcomed future-proofing.
If you’re in the market for a tidy example of the rare Humber Sceptre, this Mauve MK III should be at the very top of your list.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1972
- Make Humber
- Model Sceptre
- Colour Purple
- Odometer 51,616 Miles
- Engine size 1725
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Middlesbrough
- Location Yorkshire
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
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bidders
- ph•••• £5,100 31/01/23
- da•••• £5,000 30/01/23
- gh•••• £4,800 28/01/23
- am•••• £4,700 27/01/23
- da•••• £4,400 27/01/23
- am•••• £4,100 26/01/23
- wi•••• £4,000 26/01/23
- mr•••• £3,700 26/01/23
- am•••• £3,500 26/01/23
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