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1949 Humber Pullman MkII Limousine
Offered for sale is a rare 1949 Humber Pullman limousine. Coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly.
Many of these cars were owned by VIP’s eg. Churchill and the gentry back in the day.
This one has the original buff log book and the first owner was the 5th Baron Lord Harris of Kent. As part of his duties as Vice-Lieutenant of Kent he carried the Queen Mother in the car on several occasions. There is an old letter in his own hand to this effect. I also have details of his life and his stately home in Kent which is open to the public to this day.
A very spacious vehicle with four suicide doors opening to a glass partitioned chauffeur’s compartment and in the back the occupants sit in luxury surrounded by wood, leather and West of England cloth, with a rear window privacy blind. It has vast legroom, armrests and the original deep pile carpet. There are also two folding occasional seats and the vehicle will seat a maximum of 9. A large boot is also very useful.
Ex-private museum, prior to my ownership it spent 30 years in dry storage. I purchased it in a distressed state, very dirty and with some missing parts but the bodywork appeared to be in remarkable overall condition. These parts have been meticulously tracked down and reinstated.
The car is in very good condition structurally and there is no evidence of any welding underneath. The paintwork is very old and has scratches and chips but has polished up nicely with a wonderful patina. The car was driven frequently until recently and as can be seen in the photos, is in great shape for a largely unrestored car. It is ready for immediate use with all mechanicals in full working order. Tax and mot exempt of course.
This is an original UK registered car with its original buff logbook as mentioned as well as a modern V5C and also retains its original (transferable) number plate on Bluemels cast aluminium plates.
The 4. 1L side valve straight six engine was found to be free turning and started up when all fluids etc. had been changed. It starts easily and runs smoothly with a remarkable amount of performance. The column shift 4 speed manual gearbox is in good order too.
A new, near silent exhaust was fabricated from scratch with tubing in stainless steel. The ignition system is all new, at the same time it was converted to negative earth and a disguised alternator. (Original dynamo included)
All other electrical systems were returned to full working condition including the semaphore indicators which are now also flashing with the latest led bulbs and rare optional heating system.
The latter was amazingly advanced for its day and took a good deal of restoration work. It has three independently fan controllable outlets, one for the chauffeur compartment with demister and separate left and right for the rear. As original it features red lights that glow brighter as the heater output increases!
The brake system was overhauled, and the fuel pump is new E10 fuel compatible.
The interior is largely original except for the front seat which has been recovered in leather. All gauges and controls in full working order.
The boot has new wood lining and original rubber mat. The chrome work is in remarkably good original condition with the sole exception of the hubcaps which have been painted.
Located 5 mins from J27 M4 motorway in South Wales. Please email in the first instance as phone calls cannot always be answered immediately.
