1953 Humber Hawk Mk.V

1953 Humber Hawk Mk.V in The Criminal, Movie, 1960

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

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Author	Message
sixcyl ◊ 2006-10-31 08:52	the sedan behind the taxi
Yvon52 ◊ 2006-10-31 10:55	On dirait un Humber 1954 = à vérifier
Alexander ◊ 2006-10-31 11:27	It is a Humber with the then new Raymond Loewy styling. Models include the Hawk Mk.III (1948-50), Mk.IV (1950-52), Mk.V (1952-54), Mk.VI (1954-57) and the six cylinder version Super Snipe Mk.IV (1952-57). The rear wing is a bit more angular from 1952 on, which means that this vehicle is most likely a Hawk Mk.III or Mk.IV. -- Last edit: 2006-10-31 11:36:21
dsl ◊ 2018-10-19 20:38	Chrome stoneguard on rear wing and bumper wrapround should mean Mk.V or later. Alexander wrote The rear wing is a bit more angular from 1952 on, which means that this vehicle is most likely a Hawk Mk.III or Mk.IV. Agreed that wing profile changed for 1952 Mk.V, but after checking several pictures I don't think the difference would be visible from this angle.
dsl ◊ 2018-10-19 23:06	... however see a similar uncertainty about the added chrome on another Hawk listed as Mk.V but with some possible Mk.IV elements.