1904 Humber Olympia Tricar

1903 Humberette Two-Seater

1952 Humber Hawk IV

1930 Humber 16/50

1902 Humberette Two-Seater

Humber

1920's Humber

1904 Humber Four-Seat Tonneau

Humber
1900-1916; 1919-1940; 1945-1960+
Chrysler UK Ltd.
Ryton-on-Dunsmore
Coventry
Warwickshire

Blacksmith Thomas Humber made velocipedes in 1868 and became a major cycle maker. He was introduced to the British Motor Syndicate in the 1890's by its general manger Martin Rucker. They built copies of Leon Bollee's tricar.

Later, back on his own again, Humber built tricycles, motorcycles and voiturettes offering two speeds, one forwards, one backwards.

Until 1908 Humbers were built at both Coventry and Beeston near Nottingham. The Beeston Humbers were well built and therefore more expensive to buy. The Humberette catered for the popular small car market with its single-cylinder engine of 5 or 6.5hp.

After The Great War a series of small cars were at first offered, later being joined by medium sized vehicles of 12 and 24hp. During the Second World War Humber produced many vehicles, especially staff cars, for the services and public services.

In 1925 Humber acquired Commer and in 1928 were themselves incorporated in Hillman.

In 1945 the Hawk, Snipe, Super Snipe and Pullman arrived and were produced over several Marks well into the 1960's. During the 1960's smaller models were introduced, such as the Sceptre based on Hillman Super Minx body shell.