16th Jul, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
Lot 2147
 

2147

1966 Humber Imperial Registration Number: FVN 660D Date Of First Registration: 09/03/1966 Vin...

1966 Humber Imperial
Registration Number: FVN 660D
Date Of First Registration: 09/03/1966
Vin Number: B884400074BWHSO
Engine Number: B884400074BWHSO
Mot Expiry: No Current Mot
V5C Present Listing: 3 Former Keepers
Current Mileage Shown: 44,743 miles
2965 CC
Green

The Humber Super Snipe was built in Britain between 1938 and 1967. In 1964 the Rootes group revived the Humber Imperial name for its top of the range Humber Super Snipe. The car had vinyl clad roof and automatic transmission fitted as standard along with a luxuriously appointed interior featuring fully reclining front seats and separately controlled rear passenger heater. The model also featured electrically adjustable rear shock absorbers to aid ride comfort. Limited numbers were built and it is thought perhaps around 40-50 examples still exist in various states of repair.

This rare Imperial is presented in Goodwood green metallic with beige interior. Paint code 113. Body-work by Thrupp and Maberly Ltd of London. Having been off the road since 2012 the car has fallen in to disrepair and would be suitable for parts or a restoration project.

The engine received work in 2014 to get it running but when presented for MOT failed on numerous points (see condition report for MOT fail). The current keeper then had the engine rebuilt including head repairs, head gasket etc in 23/03/2016 at a total cost of £3184.23 invoice included (see condition report for full details).

Not running

The vehicle has been parked up since the engine rebuild and we would suggest it is inspected before attempting to start it. The car still requires all of the other works addressing from the MOT fail.

Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

The body of the car will require substantial repairs, all wheel arches are rusted the underside of the car is also rusty. See further down the report for mot failure list. The vinyl roof is split in places and the inside of the vehicle has suffered from water ingress. Both front and rear bumpers are straight but would require a re-chrome. Front grille is rusty. All the doors are in reasonable condition with only minor surface rust, as is the bonnet and boot-lid. Lacquer peel on most panels. All tyres are perished and damaged. The boot area has suffered severe water ingress and is wet through due to the poor state/damaged seal. Engine bay area is very tidy with what appear to be sound inner wings All chrome side trims and badges are present and in good order. Rear light units are in good order. Spare wheel missing. The interior is heavily worn with the passenger seat split in several places, all carpets are wet due to water leaks. All wood veneer damaged. Headlining wet/damp. All glass ok. MOT Failure sheet as follows: Reason(s) for failure Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c) Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Offside Windscreen washer provides insuffic

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Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

 Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

 

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