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Humber Sceptre

Humber's version of the Hillman Super Minx and Singer Vogue
The Hillman Minx Series IV was too costly to produce and was launched in 1961 as the Hillman Super Minx to sell above the Hillman Minx Series IIIC. Like other Rootes products, other badges were given to Super Minx versions, including the Singer Vogue in 1961 and the Humber Sceptre in 1963.

Humber Sceptre MkI. In 1963 Humber launched its compact Executive saloon, based on Audax underpinnings wrapped into a body similar to Touring's Sunbeam Venezia special	Humber Sceptre MkI. Launched in 1963 2 years after the Hillman Super Minx, this car was going to be a 4-door Sunbeam Rapier, but was launched instead with Sunbeam badges.	Humber Sceptre MkII. Launched in 1963, the Sceptre grew out of the Sunbeam Venezia and was then launched as Hillman and Singer siblings too. In 1965 the MkII was given the 1725cc engine.	Humber Sceptre MkII 1965. The Series II Sceptres were revised in 1965, getting new grilles and 1725cc engines. However, the Sceptre retained its unique wraparound rear window.	Humber Sceptre MkIII 1971. The MkIII was the Humber version of the new Rootes Arrow range launched in 1967 with twin carb Sunbeam Rapier power.
Humber Sceptre MkI - front lamps	Humber Sceptre MkI - tail lamps	Humber Sceptre MkII. The wraparound front and rear screens were retained for the Sceptre even when the Minx and Vogue siblings restyled fpr a 6-light design	Hillman Super Minx, Humber Sceptre and Singer Vogue	Humber Super Snipe Series I to VI
Hillman Minx, Husky, Singer Gazelle and Sunbeam Rapier	Humber Sceptre MkIII ('Arrows')	Rootes Group

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