1929 Humber 9/28 Tourer

Description

On offer from a deceased estate; just one owner from 1970 - 2021; useful Light Car; nice and original; for light recommissioning following a period in storage

The smaller Humber cars of the 1920s represented the epitome of upper middle-class expectations and every successful doctor, broker or bank manager aspired to the cachet of this solid and respectable marque.

Typical of the breed was the delightful 9/28 of the late 1920s. Powered by a 1.1-litre inlet-over-exhaust four-cylinder engine, the 9/28 was beautifully made and trimmed. “A luxurious and comparatively large car which, with an engine rated at only 8.3hp, is capable of over 50mph,” was how Light Car & Cycle Car summed it up in a contemporary road test.

First registered in Bath in November 1929, this delightful 9/28 Tourer seems to have spent the vast majority of its life in that area, being owned by a VSCC member, Mr CL Richards of Devizes, from 1970 until 2021, a period of 51 years.  

A good file of invoices and correspondence attest to regular upkeep from the mid-1960s until 2005 with various new parts fitted, repairs to the bodywork etc. The seats were retrimmed in black leather by Fullick of Trowbridge in 1992. There are also 8 old MOTs on file, the last issued in 2005 when the odometer was showing 95 miles and it seems the car has only done around 30 miles since.

On offer here from a deceased estate, the Humber was purchased by the vendor's late husband from Mr Richards in 2021.

As you can see in the photos, it remains in charmingly original condition, with a super leather interior and brown vinyl hood in usable condition. The leather seats are dusty but would clean up beautifully and it has had four new Longstone Triple-Stud tyres fitted in the very recent past.

The engine turns freely and has compression, so we suspect a new battery and some fresh fuel will have it running again. A copy of an original 9/28 Instruction Book is also present to assist you in getting acquainted with the car.

For the growing family, this proper Vintage tourer offers plenty of space, a quality drive and lots of fun to be had.

For more information contact James on 07970 309907 or email [email protected]