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Photograph of 1904 Humber Olympia Tricar
1904 Humber Olympia Tricar [D]
Photograph of 1903 Humberette Two-Seater
1903 Humberette Two-Seater [D]
Photograph of 1952 Humber Hawk IV
1952 Humber Hawk IV [D]
Photograph of 1930 Humber 16/50
1930 Humber 16/50 [D]
Photograph of 1903 Humberette Two-Seater
1903 Humberette Two-Seater [D]
Photograph of Humber
Humber [D]
Photograph of 1920's Humber
1920's Humber [D]
Photograph of 1904 Humber Four-Seat Tonneau
1904 Humber Four-Seat Tonneau [D]
Photograph of 1914 Humberette
1914 Humberette [D]
Photograph of Humber
Humber [D]
Photograph of 1923 Humber 8/18 Chummy
1923 Humber 8/18 Chummy [D]
Photograph of 1904 Humberette Two-Seater
1904 Humberette Two-Seater [D]
Photograph of 1904 Humberette Two-Seater
1904 Humberette Two-Seater [D]
Photograph of 1903 Humberette Two-Seater
1903 Humberette Two-Seater [D]
Photograph of 1903 Humberette Two-Seater
1903 Humberette Two-Seater [D]
Photograph of 1904 Humber Tonneau
1904 Humber Tonneau [D]
Photograph of 1904 Humberette Two-Seater
1904 Humberette Two-Seater [D]
Photograph of 1904 Humberette Two-Seater
1904 Humberette Two-Seater [D]
Photograph of 1904 Humberette Two-Seater
1904 Humberette Two-Seater [D]
Photograph of 1903 Humberette Two-Seater
1903 Humberette Two-Seater [D]
Photograph of Humber
Humber [D]
Photograph of 1904 Humber Olympia Tandem
1904 Humber Olympia Tandem [D]
Photograph of Humber
Humber [D]
Photograph of 1959-1960 Humber Super Snipe Series II Estate
1959-1960 Humber Super Snipe Series II Estate [D]
Photograph of 1929 Humber 16/50
1929 Humber 16/50 [D]
Photograph of Humber Staff Car
Humber Staff Car [D]
Photograph of 1903 Humber Olympia Tandem
1903 Humber Olympia Tandem [D]
Photograph of 1959 Humber Super Snipe Series I
1959 Humber Super Snipe Series I [D]
Photograph of 1935 Humber
1935 Humber [D]
Humber
Chrysler UK Ltd.
Ryton-on-Dunsmore
Coventry
Warwickshire
1900-1916;1919-1940;1945-1960+

Blacksmith Thomas Humber made velocipedes in 1868 and became a major cycle maker. He was introduced to the British Motor Syndicate in the 1890's by its general manger Martin Rucker. They built copies of Leon Bollee's tricar.

Later, back on his own again, Humber built tricycles, motorcycles and voiturettes offering two speeds, one forwards, one backwards.

Until 1908 Humbers were built at both Coventry and Beeston near Nottingham. The Beeston Humbers were well built and therefore more expensive to buy. The Humberette catered for the popular small car market with its single-cylinder engine of 5 or 6.5 hp.

After The Great War a series of small cars were at first offered, later being joined by medium sized vehicles of 12 and 24 hp. During the Second World War Humber produced many vehicles, especially staff cars, for the services and public services.

In 1925 Humber acquired Commer and in 1928 were themselves incorporated in Hillman.

In 1945 the Hawk, Snipe, Super Snipe and Pullman arrived and were produced over several Marks well into the 1960's. During the 1960's smaller models were introduced, such as the Sceptre based on Hillman Super Minx body shell.