Humber Hawk Series IA
Overview
| Produced: |
1959-1960, 6813 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
A revised Hawk and Super Snipe range arrived in 1957 introducing unitary construction to Humber models for the first time. As with previous Humber model line-ups the new range started with the four cylinder Hawk, however it now shared the same basic bodyshell as the larger six cylinder Super Snipe.
The new body had an almost American appearance with a full width grille and substantial chrome bumpers. Inside the Hawk was well appointed, body styles included saloon, estate and a "Touring Limousine" version. Revised Series IA and II versions of the Hawk were systematically introduced, the Series II adding servo assisted brakes to the specification, finally a Series III Hawk made its debut in 1962.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2267cc | S4 OHV | 81mm x 110mm | 7.5 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 mph | 20 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 1960 Humber Hawk Series IA Saloon | Bonhams | 22 Nov 2005 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express - Humber Hawk (Series I-IVA) |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 22 February 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - Humber Hawk (Series I-IVA) - With plenty of space and refinement, the Hawk offers something for everyone. MATT GEORGE explains. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Humber Hawk and Super Snipe |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 27 September 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Humber Hawk and Super Snipe- One of the finest British luxury cars of its day, the Humber Super Snipe combined effortless six-cylinder engines with traditional wood and leather with a hint of Americana in the styling. IAN SEABROOk tells you how to acquire some Coventry-built luxury without the Big Car premium....and also looks at the Hawk and Imperial offshoots. Andrew McAdam of Macs Factors is on hand as out Rootes expert. | ||||
| Article |
Classics February 2002 pg 26 |
26 |
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| Publication | Classics February 2002 | |||
| Your Classics. More than 30 years of loyal service. A Humber Hawk Estate is now a very rare sight. Mr J D Humphrey has owned his since 1971. | ||||
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