1914 Humbrette Model 8 - Franschhoek Motor Museum
1914 Humbrette Model 8
One of the best light cars of its era. V-twin engine. Water-cooling introduced for 1914. Car weighs only 365 kg. Leather-lined cone clutch. 70 Humbrettes were made every week. In 1913 Humber was the UK’s second biggest manufacturer.
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Technical:
Engine: 998 CC V-twin side-valve
Power: 6 KW @ n/a r/min
Transmission: Manual 3-spd
Max speed: n/a km/h
This post is part of a series from my recent visit to the Franschhoek Motor Museum. See the other posts here:
1911 Ford Model T - Franschhoek Motor Museum
1904 Mars Carette - Franschhoek Motor Museum
1904 Oldsmobile Curved Dash - Franschhoek Motor Museum
1903 Ford Model A - Franschhoek Motor Museum
Worldly Wanders #10 - Franschhoek Motor Museum, Cape Winelands, South Africa
Team South Africa banner designed by @bearone
Equipment used:
Canon 6D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
1911 Ford Model T - Franschhoek Motor Museum
1904 Mars Carette - Franschhoek Motor Museum
1904 Oldsmobile Curved Dash - Franschhoek Motor Museum
1903 Ford Model A - Franschhoek Motor Museum
Worldly Wanders #10 - Franschhoek Motor Museum, Cape Winelands, South Africa
Team South Africa banner designed by @bearone
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Equipment used:Canon 6D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
I have always had a secret desire to own and love a classic car like this. Alas, money eludes me!
Dang!! I know that feeling!! These cars are only for the super rich hey 😉
Yes, sadly...I suppose the insurance would be a killer
Funny enough, insurance can be pretty reasonable on these old cars. There are insurers that specifically insure old cars at an agreed upon value with a pretty decent rate 😊
Really? I always thought that , because of their uniqueness, insurance would be through the roof...One learns every day. Have you ever thought of restoring one?
My son had an old Maserati for a while, they have limited mileage insurance packs at reasonable prices. If you steal something like the 1914 model above , you could never use it , too few around!
I would sneak a try!! I couldn't imagine how exhilarating it must be!
Its in amazing condition, I love how cars back then still has the carriage design.. like you just take the engine out and put horses in front of it.
Hehe - they were amazing hey! So different to today but awesome!!
Its a great example of showing how change is a process not something that is instant.
Such a beauty....thank you for sharing
You are a vintage car lover ?
Of Cos I do...don't I just love the ride in your beetle....
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My greatest pleasure... Thanks for stopping by 😁
Beautiful and very advanced for its time with water cooling!
Hehe - must have been hey!! ☺️
I really like pictures of old cars and you did a great job! I also love that you only post the picture, but also give the technical details of the car.
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Enjoy your day!
Thanks for the comment. I'll definitely pop by and have a look 😉
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There are a few of them at 5he open main in Kimberley
Great job
Cool!!