1952 Humber Pullman Mark III 4.1-Litre Warwick Shooting Brake
The Humber Pullman Mark III served as the flagship model of the Rootes Group range when introduced in 1951. At 212 inches in overall length, it matched the dimensions of a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and was powered by a robust 4.1-liter side-valve six-cylinder engine producing 100 horsepower at 3,400 rpm.
Castle Bodies of Coventry created this exceptional woody estate variant in mid-1952, with only a handful believed to have been constructed. The conversion featured traditional shooting brake appointments including bench seating for six passengers, sliding side windows, and a massive rear cargo area accessed through a horizontally split tailgate.
At £1,460 plus £834 purchase tax, these custom estates represented a significant investment even by luxury car standards of the era.
The Mark III featured refinements including an all-synchromesh gearbox and represented the final evolution of this design before replacement by the completely redesigned Mark IV in late 1953.
Total production of Mark II and III Pullmans reached approximately 2,200 units, making any surviving shooting brake conversion extraordinarily rare. These bespoke estates served wealthy sporting enthusiasts who required both luxury transportation and practical cargo capacity for country pursuits.
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