Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1911 Humber 3 1/ 2hp
No Reserve
Registration No: KT 6979
Frame No: A2965
MOT: Exempt
A mostly original Humber
Pioneer certificated machine no16
ROC two speed gear
V5c on file
Humber was a British manufacturer of bicycles, motorcycles and motor vehicles listed on the stock exchange in 1887. It took the name Humber & Co because of the good reputation of the products of one of the constituent businesses that belonged to the owner Thomas Humber. From an interest in motorised vehicles beginning in 1896, the motorcycle division became more important than the cycle division and the cycle trade marks were sold to Raleigh in 1932. The company was always innovative from their early days, with Bert Yates winning what was claimed to be the first motorcycle race ever held on a track in Coventry in 1899. Humber went on to launch many new models in the pre-war years and production continued until 1930, after which Humber focussed on car production.
This 1911 Humber is mostly original apart from a repaint of the tank sometime in its life. The current vendor has enjoyed it in the years he has owned it and has completed the pioneer run on it. There are various Humber literature information and handwritten letters going back to the 1950s. The machine has not been used for a short time, so some light recommissioning is required before placing it back on the road. It comes complete with a current V5c and a pioneer certificate Numbered 16 (a very early number).
