Humber Tourers of the 1920s.

Thanks to Ray who sent the first picture over, with the attached note: "... this is from my wife's side of the family. The pic was taken in June 1930. It shows Mr and Mrs Baggarley of Lewisham going on their honeymoon ... can you tell what make of car this is ??"

I had to have a root through some books, but I'm pretty sure that this is an early 1920s Humber tourer, possibly the 11.4 model, which would have been built in the mid 20s, perhaps 1924 or 1925, making it approximately 5 years old when this photograph was taken. As mentioned, it shows the grandparents of Ray's wife, sat in their vintage motorcar ready to set off.

It's interesting to note that with cars of this era, where the spare wheel is fitted to the offside running board, it is impossible for the driver to open their door, instead having to slide across from the passenger side. Other nice touches on this vintage Humber include the 'V' shaped split windscreen, and the sloping tail fitted to these 2 seater models.

Looking around online, it seems like later Humbers are well catered for by the PVHCC, or Post Vintage Humber Car Club, but there seems to be less coverage for the pre-war models on the web.

A vintage Humber fitted with a rare radiator mascot.

This photo I've had for a while. Again it shows a Humber touring car of the vintage era, with the distinctive split 'V' windscreens and in this case, some torpedo-shaped sidelights on the front wings. Most interesting though is the very delicate mascot fitted to the radiator cap, complete with sails and rigging. Does anyone know more about who produced this rare mascot? or the type of vessel the mascot is modelled upon?

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