Humbers in India

karlosdeville · 8th June 2009, 17:17

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Originally Posted by wasif

Are you sure its a Humber cause it looks more like a Hillman to me

Now that you mention, I may be mistaken. Apologies.

Here is a Pullman in Pune, not seen in quite a while
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/911838-post4.html

TractionAvant · 8th June 2009, 17:21

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Originally Posted by wasif

Are you sure its a Humber cause it looks more like a Hillman to me

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Now that you mention, I may be mistaken. Apologies.

Well, both Humber & Hillman were part of the rootes group. Perhaps they shared body shells?

At any rate, since Humber was more 'premium', this one might be a Hillman.

Aditya

karlosdeville · 8th June 2009, 17:43

A later Humber spotted here

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/post-1...der-wraps.html

This car is part of the Bhogilal collection.

Prabal · 8th June 2009, 17:59

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Originally Posted by TractionAvant

At any rate, since Humber was more 'premium', this one might be a Hillman. Aditya

A Hillman 14 is a rather rare car especially in it's second avatar, as this one is. So the premium Humbers are rendered quite commonplace by it, I'd think.

travancore · 8th June 2009, 20:51

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Here are 2 Humbers owned by Harit, one a rare Landaulette, the other a conventional limo, if there is such a thing. I think they are Pullman (Pullmen?

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http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/952937-post1583.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/953433-post1585.html

The Landaulette truly is a sight to see, very grand and imposing, very royal with the red pilot light too.

Harit, could you please provide the provenance / royal connections of your Humber (s)? Cheers!

harit · 9th June 2009, 00:21

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Originally Posted by travancore

Harit, could you please provide the provenance / royal connections of your Humber (s)? Cheers!

Actually I have three Humber Tugmen!

Two pictured by Karl. The wreck came from Thane, the owner told me that it belonged to a Maharani from Sangli. I have not been able to confirm this. Presently engine work is being done.

The second black one came from a state called Korea, yes there was such a state in Chattisgarh. It was a sister car to the RR Siver Ghost which was there at the Cartier event, where there was a controversy about its body. Indeed this state existed, I have a newspaper cutting of the Indian Express where this state is shown in a map. This car also has a Thrupp & Maberly Landaulette body. The wheels were an accessory and bear the makers name. Both these cars are 1934.

I also have a rarer 7 seater 1936, also from royalty in UP. This car has been damaged while loading, restoration would start after 2 years or so.

Cheers harit

karlosdeville · 9th June 2009, 15:17

This Humber would do the rally scene in Delhi in the 80s, restored by Rajan Sharma.

karlosdeville · 9th June 2009, 15:35

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Originally Posted by Sidharth 72

Yes, it appeared but not in Sea Wolves, it was used at Udaipur for the shooting of "Jewel in the Crown" an English TV serial and also has appeared in two hindi movies "Pale Khan" and "Main Balwan".

Here are some screen shots from "Jewel in the Crown". Some fantastic cars were used for the shoot, featured elsewhere on the forum but I can't seem to find them at this point.

Sidharth 72 · 9th June 2009, 15:46

You are absolutely fantastic man!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Indeed they are of the same car when it had gone to Udaipur for the shoot. Anything else I can get on HUMBER's will be helpful.
Just for my knowledge are there any Humber's available in market for sale or some classics from the sports pedigree????
Pls PM me your mobile nos. I would like to talk to you.

karlosdeville · 9th June 2009, 16:34

Jodhpur/Jaipur have been having some great events and great collections of late. I'm sure you visited most of them, can you share pictures of the events with us? Thanks.

Sidharth 72 · 9th June 2009, 16:50

I have pictures of both the rallies recently held at Jodhpur and Jaipur but the files are too heavy to be loaded. Pls advice how this can be achieved.

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Jodhpur/Jaipur have been having some great events and great collections of late. I'm sure you visited most of them, can you share pictures of the events with us? Thanks.

karlosdeville · 9th June 2009, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Sidharth 72

I have pictures of both the rallies recently held at Jodhpur and Jaipur but the files are too heavy to be loaded. Pls advice how this can be achieved.

You can go through the instructions here.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/976066-post4.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...siest-way.html

Alternatively, you can email them to me and I'll gladly resize and upload them on your behalf.

Sidharth 72 · 9th June 2009, 17:41

I will do that first thing in the morning. Thanks for the help SIR!!!!!!!!!!

harit · 10th June 2009, 01:09

As most Humber's shown in this thread are prewar, why not shift back to pre 1950? Perhaps you can add 'Pre 1950' to the title. Not many post 1950 Humber's have been shown on any of the threads anyway.

karlosdeville · 10th June 2009, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Sidharth 72

I will do that first thing in the morning. Thanks for the help SIR!!!!!!!!!!

Great. You can post the Jaipur rally pics here
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...eb-2009-a.html

and the Jodhpur rally pics here
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...ch-2009-a.html

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Originally Posted by harit

As most Humber's shown in this thread are prewar, why not shift back to pre 1950? Perhaps you can add 'Pre 1950' to the title. Not many post 1950 Humber's have been shown on any of the threads anyway.

Yup, most are pre 50 but then where do the post 50 cars go? Better to keep it this way I think.

8th June 2009, 17:43	#18
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	A later Humber spotted here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/post-1...der-wraps.html This car is part of the Bhogilal collection.
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9th June 2009, 15:17	#22
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	This Humber would do the rally scene in Delhi in the 80s, restored by Rajan Sharma.
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9th June 2009, 15:46	#24
Sidharth 72 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jaipur Posts: 26 Thanked: Once	You are absolutely fantastic man!!!!!!!!!!!!! Indeed they are of the same car when it had gone to Udaipur for the shoot. Anything else I can get on HUMBER's will be helpful. Just for my knowledge are there any Humber's available in market for sale or some classics from the sports pedigree???? Pls PM me your mobile nos. I would like to talk to you.
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9th June 2009, 16:34	#25
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Jodhpur/Jaipur have been having some great events and great collections of late. I'm sure you visited most of them, can you share pictures of the events with us? Thanks.
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9th June 2009, 17:41	#28
Sidharth 72 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jaipur Posts: 26 Thanked: Once	I will do that first thing in the morning. Thanks for the help SIR!!!!!!!!!!
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10th June 2009, 01:09	#29
harit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,033 Thanked: 3,281 Times	As most Humber's shown in this thread are prewar, why not shift back to pre 1950? Perhaps you can add 'Pre 1950' to the title. Not many post 1950 Humber's have been shown on any of the threads anyway.
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