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