Visiting Enjoying everything Coventry Transport Museum has to offer. Opening Hours Admission Prices Admission FAQ Getting Here & Parking Access Information Shopping Group Visits Car Clubs Star Vehicles Sky Blues Bus Ferguson TE20 Daimler Wagonette Ariel Cycle Standard Roi de Belges Standard Fulham Daimler Armoured Car Humber Super Snipe Queen Mary's Daimler Humber Imperial 5 Series Reliant Scimitar GTE Triumph T140 Bonneville Singer Gazelle Series V ThrustSSC Rover Safety Cycle Ted Simon's Triumph Tiger 100 Stanley Glanfield's Rudge 4D Simulator Humber Imperial 5 Series Name: Imperial 5 Series Make: Humber Year: 1966 The Humber Imperial was the top of the range Humber. It was based on the Super Snipe series of cars and was built at the Rootes factory at Ryton-on-Dunsmore near Coventry. The car on display is a series 5 Imperial. It was one of a fleet of cars owned by Taylor's of Warwick and was used as a hire car for special occasions. It was purchased in 1970 directly from the Rootes Group who had been using it as a staff car. It is fitted with Armstrong Selecta-ride suspension, a straight six, 3–litre engine and a three speed automatic gear box. Don't miss out on the latest from the Coventry Transport Museum Home of Record Breakers Coventry Transport Museum is home to the world's two fastest cars. When you visit the Museum, not only can you marvel at these spectacular feats of British engineering, you can experience travelling through the sound barrier on our 4D Land Speed Record Simulator! MORE Schools Bring the curriculum to life! Coventry Transport Museum's interactive exhibitions make the perfect venue for school visits in Coventry. We offer a wide range of sessions for school groups, all 'Learning Outside The Classroom' quality assured. MORE Join and Support Join us in celebrating a unique transport heritage There are lots of ways for you to get involved, from supporting us with a financial donation to volunteering your time. We are always looking for people to get involved! MORE