Lot Ended
Description
1929 Humber 9/28 Saloon
Well fettled; well
patinated, cosy saloon; LC&ES eligable; rebuilt back axle; oily rag
delight
The vendor bought this car back in 2016 and has done
lots of work on it over the last four years. He has tried to keep the
car as original as possible without affecting the very original patina and
external appearance which is so appealing in an 'oily rag'way.
The chassis has received plenty of care and attention,
including a comprehensive rear axle overhaul. This included a new diff carrier
and replacement crown wheel and pinion, using the slightly higher ratio from a
9/20 model. He also fitted a new prop shaft.
The front axle was treated
to new king pins, the dampers rebuilt and four new tyres fitted - bringing
the rolling aspects of the car up to scratch.
The bodywork needed a few
jobs, including attention to a few areas of the wood frame which have been
replaced with ash. The interior has been carefully considered and the seat
squabs and backs have been stripped, rebuilt with new springs and wadding and
then skillfully covered in their original patinated leather! You would hardly
know until you sat on them.
Under the bonnet, the carburettor has been
rebuilt, a correct autovac installed and the dynastart rebuilt too. Most of the
wiring has also been replaced. The car has had a new exhaust manifold and
exhaust system.
The vendor advises that the transmission brake was
missing when the car was purchased, although another has been sourced but not
fitted, the brakes functioning just fine as they are.
The car now
represents a sorted and comfortable cosy saloon. It would be very welcome at any
of the VSCC Light Car events, where originality and entertainment is ranked
higher than a car's price tag.
For more information, contact Stewart
Rich 07811 767421 stewart.rich@brightwells.com
* All charges are subject to VAT