Description
Author: Tony Freeman, Hardbound, 128 Pages, ISBN: 9781903088524
- Authorised Mercian Reprint of 1991 Publication
Humber An Illustrated History 1868-1976 From beginnings in the 1860e as a cycle manufacturer, the Humber company was one of Britain's earliest motor manufacturers, commencing production of both motor cars and motor cycles in the mid 1890s.
Developing a reputation for stylish and comfortable vehicles,the company was absorbed in the Rootes Empire in 1932. Under the Rootes brothers, Humber's identity as a distinct marque was maintained and developed.
With an energetic Post-War programme, Humber gained a reputation for elegant and practical saloons which were the mainstay of government departments and the more discerning motorist. With the introduction of their first monocoque chassisless production car in
1957, Humber continued to build quality, practical vehicles until its final demise under Chrysler in 1976.
This book tells the story of the Humber cars and the men who built them, and contains a wealth of previously unpublished photos and archive material which has only recently been discovered.
This is the third of Academy's highly acclaimed series on pioneering
British motor manufacturers.
