On a damp Tuesday evening some 22 IET members and guests were given access to Allan Marshall’s collection of Humber cars.



The evening started with a talk by Allan informing us how the collection started and information about the history of Humber cars and each car in his collection.  His talk was witty and informative and left you thinking that Allan could have entertained us all night, if not longer!



We then had open access to his collection, no barriers or roped off areas.  In fact Allan encourages visitors to sit in and play, just a shame he doesn’t allow you take them on the road for a drive.  All night Allan wondered amongst us telling stories and answering questions.



On top of his Humber car collection Allan has an enormous collection of Airfix model planes, di-cast car models and articles and press cuttings relating to his collection.  These articles and photographs in some ways giving a potted history of Hull and how it used to be.



As we left Allan invited us all, and anybody else we would like to bring, back at any time. I certainly will take him up on that offer.



Images from the event can be viewed here.



Blog by Jim Sharp, Humber Network Volunteer