Humber

The Humber Sceptre, introduced in 1963, 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. 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's more sporty character compared to 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 version of the 1,592 cc Minx engine.

Unveiled in October 1967, the Humber Sceptre Mk III was based on the new Rootes Arrow platform and formed the most luxurious model in the range. It featured a wood-veneer dashboard, full instrumentation, an adjustable steering column, vinyl roof and generous chrome detailing. Under the bonnet was a 1.7-litre twin-carburettor engine producing 87 bhp, paired with a manual gearbox featuring optional overdrive or an automatic transmission. An estate version followed in October 1974, complete with a standard roof rack, rear wiper and a well-finished luggage area. Production ended in September 1976, when the Humber name disappeared in favour of Chrysler. A total of 43,951 Mk III Sceptres were built.