Description

1929 Humber 9/28

Super, well patinated Light Car; recent engine overhaul with new rings; lots of history; oily rag delight

Purchased from Brightwells several years ago, its previous owner had acquired the car back in 2016. He spent four years improving it, keeping the car as original as possible without affecting the patina and external appearance which is so appealing in an 'oily rag' way. The chassis 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 were replaced with ash. The interior was carefully considered and the seat squabs and backs 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 was rebuilt, a correct autovac installed and the dynastart rebuilt too. Most of the wiring has also been replaced and the car fitted with a new exhaust manifold and exhaust system.

Since acquisition, the current owner can add an engine overhaul into the mix. He found the performance somewhat lacking and a compression test showed why. A new set of rings sorted that out and it has been running fine since, sufficient for a successful run to Silverstone to compete in the VSCC autosolo earlier this year. He has also fitted a correct transmission handbrake and had the radiator recored.

It comes with a few boxes of spares and a good history file.

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 or outright top speed....

Contact matthew.parkin@brightwells.com