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|production = 1963–76 <ref name=humber.org.uk>[http://www.humber.org.uk/Chassis_Nos.htm ''Chassis Numbers'', www.humber.org.uk] Retrieved on 22 August 2014</ref> |
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|body_style = 4-door [[saloon car|saloon]] <br> 4-door [[estate car]] |
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|aka = Sunbeam Sceptre <ref>[http://www.allpar.com/cars/adopted/hillman/hunter.html ''The Hillman Hunter, Hillman Arrow, and Chrysler Hunter (Sunbeam Rapier, Humber Sceptre MK III, Singer Arrow and Vogue)'', www.allpar.com] Retrieved on 22 August 2014</ref> |
|aka = Sunbeam Sceptre <ref>[http://www.allpar.com/cars/adopted/hillman/hunter.html ''The Hillman Hunter, Hillman Arrow, and Chrysler Hunter (Sunbeam Rapier, Humber Sceptre MK III, Singer Arrow and Vogue)'', www.allpar.com] Retrieved on 22 August 2014</ref> |
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The '''Humber Sceptre''' is an [[automobile]] which was produced in the |
The '''Humber Sceptre''' is an [[automobile]] which was produced in the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1976 by the [[Rootes Group]] and its successor [[Chrysler Europe|Chrysler (UK) Ltd]]. |
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==MK I (1963 to 1965)== |
==MK I (1963 to 1965)== |
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[[File:Humber Sceptre (3504596386).jpg|thumb|Humber Sceptre MK I]] |
[[File:Humber Sceptre (3504596386).jpg|thumb|Humber Sceptre MK I]] |
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The Humber Sceptre MK I, introduced in 1963,<ref name=humber.org.uk/> was a luxury car based on the [[Hillman Super Minx]]. It featured a unique roof, glass and upper/rear bodywork not shared with the Super Minx or the related [[Singer Vogue]].{{Clarify|date=September 2014}} The Sceptre was originally intended as a four-door replacement for the [[Sunbeam Rapier]], but was launched as a Humber, while the Rapier continued in production with little modification until 1967. This resulted in the Sceptre being more sporty in character than traditional Humbers. The Sceptre was positioned at the top of the mid-range [[Rootes Group]] cars, above the Hillman Super Minx and [[Singer Vogue]]. It featured similar twin headlight styling to the Vogue and a more powerful 80 |
The Humber Sceptre MK I, introduced in 1963,<ref name=humber.org.uk/> was a luxury car based on the [[Hillman Super Minx]]. It featured a unique roof, glass and upper/rear bodywork not shared with the Super Minx or the related [[Singer Vogue]].{{Clarify|date=September 2014}} The Sceptre was originally intended as a four-door replacement for the [[Sunbeam Rapier]], but was launched as a Humber, while the Rapier continued in production with little modification until 1967. This resulted in the Sceptre being more sporty in character than traditional Humbers. The Sceptre was positioned at the top of the mid-range [[Rootes Group]] cars, above the Hillman Super Minx and [[Singer Vogue]]. It featured similar twin headlight styling to the Vogue and a more powerful {{convert|80|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} version of the {{convert|1592|cc|abbr=on}} Minx engine. The high level of equipment included [[Disc brakes|disc]] front brakes, overdrive, screen washers, reversing lamp, rev counter and a full range of instruments. [[Automatic transmission]] was made available later. A MK IA was introduced in 1964.<ref name=humber.org.uk/> Whilst the Super Minx and Vogue received revised six light styling in 1964, the Sceptre body continued unchanged until 1965 when it was replaced by the MK II. Production of the MK I and IA models totaled 17,011 units.<ref name=Sedgwick>{{cite book|last1=Sedgwick|first1=Michael|last2=Gillies|first2=Mark|title=A-Z of Cars 1945-1970 (Revised paperback edition)|publisher=Haymarket Publishing Limited|date=1993|page=228}}</ref> |
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==MK II (1965 to 1967)== |
==MK II (1965 to 1967)== |
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[[File:Humber Sceptre 1724cc sic DVLA first reg February 1966.JPG|thumb|Humber Sceptre MK II]] |
[[File:Humber Sceptre 1724cc sic DVLA first reg February 1966.JPG|thumb|Humber Sceptre MK II]] |
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The Sceptre MK II, introduced in 1965,<ref name=humber.org.uk/> featured revised front end styling and a twin carburettor version of the |
The Sceptre MK II, introduced in 1965,<ref name=humber.org.uk/> featured revised front end styling and a twin carburettor version of the {{convert|1725|cc|abbr=on}} engine. It was produced until 1967. Production of the MK II totaled 11,983 units.<ref name=Sedgwick/> |
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[[Image:1975.humber.sceptre.arp.jpg|thumb|left|Humber Sceptre MK III Saloon]] |
[[Image:1975.humber.sceptre.arp.jpg|thumb|left|Humber Sceptre MK III Saloon]] |
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[[File:Humber Sceptre estate registered August 1975 1725cc.JPG|thumb| Humber Sceptre MK III Estate]] |
[[File:Humber Sceptre estate registered August 1975 1725cc.JPG|thumb| Humber Sceptre MK III Estate]] |
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The Sceptre MK III, introduced in 1967,<ref name=humber.org.uk/> was a derivative of the [[Rootes Arrow]] design and was the best-appointed version of this model offered by Rootes. It continued Humber's tradition of building luxury cars and featured wood-veneer fascia, complete instrumentation, adjustable steering column, vinyl roof and extra brightwork on the wheel arches and rear panel. The MK III had a more powerful version of the 1725 engine with twin carburettors giving |
The Sceptre MK III, introduced in 1967,<ref name=humber.org.uk/> was a derivative of the [[Rootes Arrow]] design and was the best-appointed version of this model offered by Rootes. It continued Humber's tradition of building luxury cars and featured wood-veneer fascia, complete instrumentation, adjustable steering column, vinyl roof and extra brightwork on the wheel arches and rear panel. The MK III had a more powerful version of the {{convert|1725|cc|abbr=on}} engine with twin carburettors giving {{convert|87|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. The [[Manual transmission|manual]]-gearbox model featured either the D-type or the later J-type Laycock De Normanville overdrive, with the J-type fitted from chassis numbers L3 onwards starting in July 1972. As with all models in the Arrow range, an automatic gearbox was an option. A closer ratio G-type gearbox was fitted to later Sceptres, using the J-type overdrive. An [[estate car]] variant of the Sceptre was introduced at the [[London Motor Show]] in October 1974. It featured a built-in roof rack and a carpeted loading floor protected by metal strips and illuminated by an additional interior light. Washer and wiper were provided for the rear window, a rare feature on UK-market estate cars of the time. |
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The Sceptre was discontinued in September 1976, along with the Humber and Hillman [[marque]] names. From that time, all models in the Chrysler UK range were branded as Chryslers. Production of the MK III totaled 43,951units.<ref name=Sedgwick/> |
The Sceptre was discontinued in September 1976, along with the Humber and Hillman [[marque]] names. From that time, all models in the Chrysler UK range were branded as Chryslers. Production of the MK III totaled 43,951units.<ref name=Sedgwick/> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 12:42, 31 May 2015
| Humber Sceptre | |
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 1964 Humber Sceptre MK I | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rootes Group Chrysler (UK) Ltd |
| Also called | Sunbeam Sceptre [1] |
| Production | 1963–76 [2] |
| Assembly | United Kingdom |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door saloon 4-door estate car |
| Layout | FR layout |
The Humber Sceptre is an automobile which was produced in the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1976 by the Rootes Group and its successor Chrysler (UK) Ltd.
MK I (1963 to 1965)
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The Humber Sceptre MK I, introduced in 1963,[2] was a luxury car based on the Hillman Super Minx. It featured a unique roof, glass and upper/rear bodywork not shared with the Super Minx or the related Singer Vogue.[clarification needed] The Sceptre was originally intended as a four-door replacement for the Sunbeam Rapier, but was launched as a Humber, while the Rapier continued in production with little modification until 1967. This resulted in the Sceptre being more sporty in character than traditional Humbers. The Sceptre was positioned at the top of the mid-range Rootes Group cars, above the Hillman Super Minx and Singer Vogue. It featured similar twin headlight styling to the Vogue and a more powerful 80 bhp (60 kW; 81 PS) version of the 1,592 cc (97.1 cu in) Minx engine. The high level of equipment included disc front brakes, overdrive, screen washers, reversing lamp, rev counter and a full range of instruments. Automatic transmission was made available later. A MK IA was introduced in 1964.[2] Whilst the Super Minx and Vogue received revised six light styling in 1964, the Sceptre body continued unchanged until 1965 when it was replaced by the MK II. Production of the MK I and IA models totaled 17,011 units.[3]
MK II (1965 to 1967)
The Sceptre MK II, introduced in 1965,[2] featured revised front end styling and a twin carburettor version of the 1,725 cc (105.3 cu in) engine. It was produced until 1967. Production of the MK II totaled 11,983 units.[3]
MK III (1967 to 1976)
The Sceptre MK III, introduced in 1967,[2] was a derivative of the Rootes Arrow design and was the best-appointed version of this model offered by Rootes. It continued Humber's tradition of building luxury cars and featured wood-veneer fascia, complete instrumentation, adjustable steering column, vinyl roof and extra brightwork on the wheel arches and rear panel. The MK III had a more powerful version of the 1,725 cc (105.3 cu in) engine with twin carburettors giving 87 bhp (65 kW; 88 PS). The manual-gearbox model featured either the D-type or the later J-type Laycock De Normanville overdrive, with the J-type fitted from chassis numbers L3 onwards starting in July 1972. As with all models in the Arrow range, an automatic gearbox was an option. A closer ratio G-type gearbox was fitted to later Sceptres, using the J-type overdrive. An estate car variant of the Sceptre was introduced at the London Motor Show in October 1974. It featured a built-in roof rack and a carpeted loading floor protected by metal strips and illuminated by an additional interior light. Washer and wiper were provided for the rear window, a rare feature on UK-market estate cars of the time.
The Sceptre was discontinued in September 1976, along with the Humber and Hillman marque names. From that time, all models in the Chrysler UK range were branded as Chryslers. Production of the MK III totaled 43,951units.[3]
Use of the Sceptre name by Peugeot
The name "Sceptre" reappeared in 1990 for some SRi versions of the Peugeot 205, 405 and 605. Peugeot had bought Chrysler's European operations (which also included French carmaker Simca) in 1978 and rebranded the whole European Chrysler range under the reborn Talbot marque.
References
- ^ The Hillman Hunter, Hillman Arrow, and Chrysler Hunter (Sunbeam Rapier, Humber Sceptre MK III, Singer Arrow and Vogue), www.allpar.com Retrieved on 22 August 2014
- ^ a b c d e Chassis Numbers, www.humber.org.uk Retrieved on 22 August 2014
- ^ a b c Sedgwick, Michael; Gillies, Mark (1993). A-Z of Cars 1945-1970 (Revised paperback edition). Haymarket Publishing Limited. p. 228.
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