HIGHLIGHTS

Rarest of the Sceptres
Complete and largely solid
Genuine barn find
Ready to restore

THE APPEAL

Introduced in 1963, the original Humber Sceptre was part of Rootes Group’s rationalisation of its Hillman, Sunbeam, Singer and Humber brands, using shared body structures rather than bespoke designs.

The Sceptre was the luxury model, based on the Hillman Super Minx. It featured a unique roof, glass and rear bodywork and a much more upmarket cabin, with a dash that echoed the look of the Aston Martin DB5, no less. It was also sumptuously trimmed, with leather upholstery and deep-pile carpets.

The Mk2 model, which is what we have here, is the rarest of all the Sceptres, built for two years only and one of only 11,200 produced. It featured a revised front end with a wider grille and larger outer headlamps, as well as an improved five-bearing 1,725cc engine, with twin carburettors.

This one is a genuine barn-find, a 1966 car that was in its most recent ownership since 1988. It’s a full restoration project, offered with no reserve, and is a genuine barn find – a complete and original car that is entirely complete and in need of restoration.

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THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

Owner will need to apply for V5
Previous owner since 1988
Only one registered keeper prior to that
Tax disc suggests it was last on the road in 2010
Selection of spare parts in the boot

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THE INTERIOR

Complete and very tidy overall
Small split in driver’s seat
Will require deep clean and recommissioning, but all dials and gauges are present and there is an ignition key
Door cards in sound order
Will require new carpets
Good headlining
Aftermarket speakers
Period accessory heated rear window

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THE EXTERIOR

Bodywork and trim all complete
Appears generally sound and solid, with some rust to upper bodywork
Small holes in screen surround/top of front wings
Both rear arches corroded
Rust to all door bottoms
Panels are all salvageable with no substantial signs of rot
Seemingly quite solid underneath but will require some restoration work
Paintwork very faded and badly deteriorated
All original chrome and trim, most of which looks like it will recommission well

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THE MECHANICS

1,725cc twin carb engine
4-spd manual overdrive transmission
Vehicle hasn’t been driven for many years and will require mechanical work
Will require recovery via trailer or low-loader
Engine turns and is not seized

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SUMMARY

If you’re looking for a classy, stylish and sturdy British classic to restore then here’s a great opportunity to get your hands on one of the nicest small luxury saloons ever made. It’s a barn find and a restoration project, so don’t think for a minute that you’ll be driving it home, or any time in the near future. But as projects go, it’s all there, it’s surprisingly sound and it absolutely oozes potential. This is a car that promises to be a lot of fun to restore, and the fact it’s pretty much complete and original means there shouldn’t be too much of a hunt for rare parts.

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