Humber cars roll into Parkes

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20 August 2025

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Humber cars roll into Parkes

Jul 04 2025 Updated July 13, 2025

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Steve Heywood of Bowral, President of the Humber Car Club of Australia with Neil Simpson of Gosford, Club Captain with Neil’s 1951 Humber Pullman in original condition, one of 11 brought to Australia for the 1954 Royal visit of Queen Elizabeth. PHOTOS: Jenny Kingham

Over 30 Humber cars were on display at the Henry Parkes Center on Saturday, 17 May which heralded the Parkes visit by the Humber Car Club of Australia.

The magnificent old vehicles, including one used in Queen Elizabet’s 1954 tour of Australia were parked around the Gates of Graceland for all visitors to see.

Rally Convenor Peter Wright thanked the Parkes Antique Motor Club for their hospitali...

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