Humber Hawk Series IV
Overview
| Produced: |
1964-1967, 5500 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
The last Hawk model made its debut in 1964, the Hawk IV. The new Hawk featured the triangular rear 1/4 light windows found on the Super Snipe and Imperial models, despite these changes the Hawk still retained the single headlamp nose. Other changes to the Hawk included a more curved windscreen and a revised suspension layout.
Saloon, limousine, and estate versions of the Hawk continued to be offered and the model remained popular. Mechanically the Hawk continued to use the 2267cc four cylinder engine and column change manual gearbox, although this now had synchromesh on all gears. Production of this the last Hawk continued until 1967.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | 1965 Humber Hawk Series IV Saloon | Bonhams | 15 Nov 2006 | £10000.00 | £11500.00 |
| 484 | 1967 Humber Hawk Series IV Saloon | Bonhams | 9 Sep 2006 | £10.00 | £12.00 |
| 481 | 1966 Humber Hawk Series IV Saloon | Bonhams | 9 Sep 2006 | £600.00 | £690.00 |
| 631 | 1965 HUMBER HAWK IV FOUR DOOR SALOON | Christies | 1 Jul 2005 | £2937.00 | - |
| 005 | Humber Hawk IV (1967) | H&H Sales Limited | 24 Jul 2002 | - | £1000.00 |
| 213 | Humber Hawk (1967) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 19 Nov 2000 | £385.00 | - |
| 846 | Humber Hawk Series IVA Four door Saloon (1967) | Brooks | 27 Jul 2000 | Not sold | |
| 228 | Humber Hawk Estate (1965) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 25 Jan 1995 | £615.00 | - |
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 |
12 |
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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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