Humber Sceptre III

Overview
Produced: 1967-1976, 43951 produced.
Types: Saloon,4 doors,4 seats

Humber introduced a luxurious Sceptre model to top the new "Arrow" range launched by the Rootes Group in 1967. The Arrow range comprised of the a variety of saloon and estate models badged and trimmed as Hillmans and Singers, as well as the Sceptre. The Sceptre used a twin-carb 1725cc engine and other mechanical parts from the more basic Hillman Hunter.

Externally the Sceptre featured quad headlamps, a traditional chrome grille (albeit as scaled down version of the old Humber design) and other "luxuries" such as twin reversing lights. Inside the Humber featured a beautiful burr walnut fascia and comfortable seats trimmed in hard wearing vinyl material.

The Humber Sceptre proved to be a popular model with retiring executives and continued until 1976 when it, and the Humber marque, were discontinued.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1725ccS4 OHVHillman S4 OHV81.5mm x 82.55mm9.2
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
104 Humber Sceptre 1725 O/D Anglia Car Auctions 3 Sep 2011 - £2625.00
165 Humber Sceptre Charterhouse 14 Feb 2010 £900.00 -
004 1964 Humber Sceptre H&H Sales Limited 23 Jul 2008 £4400.00 -
063 1965 HUMBER SCEPTRE H&H Sales Limited 23 Nov 2005 £600.00 -
046 Humber Sceptre BCA 14 Feb 2004 - £650.00
061 Humber Sceptre MKII (1967) BCA 5 Aug 2002 - £1150.00
304 Humber Sceptre III (1967) Cheffins 2 Sep 2000 Not sold
210 Humber Sceptre (1974) RTS Auctions Ltd 7 Mar 1999 £450.00 -
002 Humber Sceptre Saloon (1972) H&H Sales Limited 23 Sep 1998 £500.00 -
201A Humber Sceptre Mk3 (1967) RTS Auctions Ltd 11 Jan 1998 £325.00 -
237 Humber Sceptre (1975) RTS Auctions Ltd 17 Aug 1997 £1300.00 -
073 Humber Sceptre (1974) BCA 11 Aug 1997 £1225.00 -
204 Humber Sceptre (1974) RTS Auctions Ltd 13 Apr 1997 £200.00 -
071 Humber Sceptre (1969) H&H Sales Limited 27 Nov 1996 £1000.00 -
378 Humber Sceptre Saloon (1976) Brooks 21 Sep 1996 Not sold
205 Humber Sceptre MKII (1967) RTS Auctions Ltd 15 Sep 1996 £725.00 -
094 Humber Sceptre (1974) ADT 12 Aug 1996 - £2100.00
205 Humber Sceptre (1974) RTS Auctions Ltd 21 Jul 1996 £375.00 -
218 Humber Sceptre (1967) RTS Auctions Ltd 7 Jul 1996 £800.00 -
021 Humber Sceptre (1975) ADT 22 Apr 1996 - £1300.00
215 Humber Sceptre III (1976) RTS Auctions Ltd 26 Nov 1995 £700.00 -
214A Humber Sceptre Saloon (1975) RTS Auctions Ltd 12 Nov 1995 £510.00 -
214 Humber Sceptre (1967) RTS Auctions Ltd 17 Sep 1995 £390.00 -
027 Humber Sceptre (1973) H&H Sales Limited 8 May 1994 Not sold
Magazine Articles
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Publication Classic Cars October 2002
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Publication Practical Classics February 2001
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Publication Classics Monthly April 2012
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 6 October 2010
Buyer's Guide - Humber Sceptre MKI-II - Luxury saloons rarely offer greater value for money than the Humber Sceptre - especially when they make such superb everyday classics.  BEN WANKLYN has the lowdown on a forgotten bargain.
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Publication Classic Car Mart August 2007
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