Humber FV 1601-MK1
Built: 1953 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1953
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Humber – other models: the military FV 1601-MK1 (Rootes Group, Coventry) and the Hummer H2, six- to eight-cylinder engines up to 6,162 cc, kerb weight 3,014 to 3,400 kg at a 3.5 t gross weight
Humber was a British car manufacturer based in Coventry, operating as part of the Rootes Group. This collective page lists two technically unrelated vehicles under the register name Humber: the FV 1601-MK1 from the FV1600 series, an armoured personnel carrier built by Humber for the British Army, and the Hummer H2, an unrelated, much later American off-roader.
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The register lists 2 versions with an engine of up to 6,162 cc, six to eight cylinders, kerb weights of 3,014 to 3,400 kg at a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg, and widths of 2,050 to 2,090 mm.
The FV 1601-MK1 served as an armoured personnel carrier for military purposes and is today sought mainly among collectors of historic military vehicles. The Hummer H2, in turn, was a civilian, large-displacement off-roader for the North American and international market, whose high kerb weight leaves only limited payload under a gross vehicle weight of just under 3.5 t.
When buying an FV 1601-MK1, key points are corrosion on the armoured body, the condition of the chassis and drivetrains, and the availability of spare parts through military-vehicle specialists. On the Hummer H2, rust on the frame and floor, wear on the four-wheel-drive system and brakes, and the fuel consumption of the large-displacement engine take priority; spare parts in both cases come mainly from the open trade and suppliers specialised in the respective vehicle class.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Humber (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,050 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,750 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,400 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Humber FV 1601-MK1 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,400 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Humber FV 1601-MK1?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Humber FV 1601-MK1 have?
6 cylinders.
When was the Humber FV 1601-MK1 built?
Production years: 1953.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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