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Humber Sceptre MkI, MkII

Hillman launched its new Minx as the 'Super Minx' in 1961 marketed above the existing Minx Series III. In 1963 the Humber Sceptre model was launched based clearly on the Super Minx core, but having its own superstructure and glass and styled more closely to the Sunbeam Venezia special model. In fact, as the grille gives away, the Humber Sceptre almost became a 4-door Sunbeam, but at the last moment was re-branded as Humber. Powered by a tuned 1592cc engine, the Sceptre continued in production until the MkII was launched in 1965. A 1725cc engine, and a remodelled front using Hillman Super Minx parts defined the new Sceptre MkII which continued in production until 1967 when the new Arrows-based Sceptre MkIII was launched.

Humber Sceptre MkI - badge on door	Humber Sceptre MkI. The Humber Sceptre was close to being launched as a Sunbeam, hence the Sunbeam-like grille it carries. It was given a more powerful version of the 1592cc engine fitted to the Super Minx.	Humber Sceptre MkII. With new front panel work, shared with the Hillman Super Minx, the Sceptre MkII lost its quad lamp set up, although of course it still had 4 headlamps. Behind the grille a twin carb version of the 1725cc engine.	Humber Sceptre MkI. The Sceptre is unique amongst the Super Minx and and Vogue models in having its own design of superstructure and windows not shared with the other models. Intended to be a 4-door Sunbeam Rapier it was perhaps more influenced by the Sunbeam Venezia special.
Humber Sceptre I. The Humber Sceptre followed the Super Minx in 1963 sharing the floorpan of the Super Minx but having a more distinctive body. The 1592cc Minx engine was tuned and given twin carburrettors for the Sceptre	Humber Sceptre MkII. In 1965 The Humber Sceptre was given new frontal styling using Hillman Super Minx panels, but it kept its unique superstructure and rear. The newly upgraded 1725cc ohv four was also fitted at this time with twin carburettors	Humber Sceptre MkII. Upgraded to MkII in 1965, the Humbes Sceptre retained its unique superstructure and rear end styling.	Humber Sceptre MkI - front lamps
Humber Sceptre MkI - tail lamps	Humber Sceptre MkII. In 1965 the MkII Sceptre was introduced gaining new front panels adapted from the Hillman Super Minx, but the superstructure, windows and tail remained unchanged and unique to the Sceptre.	Humber Sceptre MkIII ('Arrows')

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