22nd Apr, 2022 17:30

April Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 85
 

85

1952 HUMBER HAWK

Sold for £1,400

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: HUMBER
Model: HAWK
Registration: PGF 705
Engine Size (cc): 2267
Year of Manufacture: 1952
Date First Registered: 16/01/1952
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING

Current V5 present.

The vendor has kindly supplied the following:

Humber Hawk Mark IV

This example was purchased by the previous owner in 1984 and has 2 former keepers. It was engaged in diplomatic duties in London for the first 2 years of its life and was then resprayed black and sold on.

It has never been restored and the car remains original.

Although the side-valve engine is seized the car has been kept undercover all of its life and the bodywork is sound.

I believe there are less than 8 remaining Mark IV Hawks.

Comes with a V5c

In the early spring of 1951, the Mark IV version arrived with a larger 2267cc engine, incorporating, as before an aluminium cylinder head and with a 56nhp output. However, at mid-range speeds around 15 per cent more power was generated. The Mark IV also used larger, 15-inch wheels.

The steering was now more highly geared and was commended by commentators for its lightness when manoeuvring the car in confined space despite 53% of the car's 2996 pounds (1359 kg) being carried by the front wheels.

A 2267cc Mk IV car tested by the British magazine "The Motor" in 1951 had a top speed of 71.4mph (114.9km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60mph (97km/H) in 30.0 seconds. a fuel consumption of 24.2 miles per imperial gallon (11.7 l/100 km; 20.2mpg-us) was recorded. The test car cost £850, including taxes.

 

Make: HUMBER
Model: HAWK
Registration: PGF 705
Engine Size (cc): 2267
Year of Manufacture: 1952
Date First Registered: 16/01/1952
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING

Current V5 present.

The vendor has kindly supplied the following:

Humber Hawk Mark IV

This example was purchased by the previous owner in 1984 and has 2 former keepers. It was engaged in diplomatic duties in London for the first 2 years of its life and was then resprayed black and sold on.

It has never been restored and the car remains original.

Although the side-valve engine is seized the car has been kept undercover all of its life and the bodywork is sound.

I believe there are less than 8 remaining Mark IV Hawks.

Comes with a V5c

In the early spring of 1951, the Mark IV version arrived with a larger 2267cc engine, incorporating, as before an aluminium cylinder head and with a 56nhp output. However, at mid-range speeds around 15 per cent more power was generated. The Mark IV also used larger, 15-inch wheels.

The steering was now more highly geared and was commended by commentators for its lightness when manoeuvring the car in confined space despite 53% of the car's 2996 pounds (1359 kg) being carried by the front wheels.

A 2267cc Mk IV car tested by the British magazine "The Motor" in 1951 had a top speed of 71.4mph (114.9km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60mph (97km/H) in 30.0 seconds. a fuel consumption of 24.2 miles per imperial gallon (11.7 l/100 km; 20.2mpg-us) was recorded. The test car cost £850, including taxes.

Auction: April Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 22nd Apr, 2022

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