binnawan Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Just came across this thread, very nice. My first car ever was an identical Humber staff car, bought at a scrap yard in Borden in 1957. It cost five pounds, start her up and drive away, no problems. I was in the REME at Borden, 17 years old, no licence, no insurance, no registration, Oh the good old days! We actually bought 2 for five pounds each. My mate rolled his on a trip to Scotland (that's how good they were) and I gave him mine when I was posted to Singapore. BTW there were about 15 Austin sevens lined up, five pounds each, drive away. Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Humber is at the show, outside the RASC RCT tent. Military & Flying Machines show from 2,3&4 Aug. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris0208 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi... I'm restoring a Humber Box. Just found out that the engine valve seats are very corroded. The outlet valve seats are hardened inserts and cannot be ground. You mentioned you were taking your engine to be rebuilt. Can the workshop you use replace valve seats? Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samc88 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 have this sat in the back of the garage sadly dosent get used a lot [ATTACH=CONFIG]76012[/ATTACH] Now thats a beauty, I like that one very much Did you restore it yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 The Humber is for sale. see link. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?39787-OUR-1938-HUMBER-staff-CAR-is-for-sale-or-PX-a-Jeep&highlight=1938+humber+staff+car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I've said it before but ...It'll wear saying again ..... That's a lovely car ...can I ask why does she have (seemingly?) very wide wheels and tyres ? are they a fitting used by the Army during the War ? North Africa perhaps? ..........they do look to me like desert tyres ?... anyways ! a very nice motor and surprised no-ones taken your arm off for her I would have thought that's a fair price for such a nice condition car and with history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Thanks Bob. Yes there sand tyres, Wide as to not sink into the sand, the one with the xxxxx is the type on the Humber. We had a few buyers let us down. Dreamers. I think its a good price as we have lowered it from £12,000 to £10,900. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauletto Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I am interested to Humber, I sent you a message, I do not know if you came, send me your email I'll answer in private Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Humber now sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozm29c Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Fellows, I thought that this would be a good place to put this ad however moderator please move my post if it is not appropriate. I have a 1946 Humber Snipe, Super Snipe and Pullman owners handbook. The outside cover is a bit worn but the pages inside are all there and in good condition. If anyone needs such a handbook for their restoration, please Pm me. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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