Humphrey Motors Toowoomba 2.72

In 1960 Mr Jim Humphrey opened the Golden Fleece service station on the corner of James St and Anzac Ave, which is the current location of Southern Cross Ford Toowoomba.

In the 1970s, Jim Humphrey and his sons John, Bruce and Ian had begun to outgrow the service station. In 1972 the Humphrey family relocated to 171-3 Herries St. The Humphrey family had started to trade in the sale of new and used vehicles, with a fully equipped workshop performing servicing and repair work and panel repairs. The Humphrey family operated at the Herries St facility until 1989.

Humphrey Motors Toowoomba became the Toowoomba sub agent for Alfa Romeo vehicles. This was a joint venture with John French who was the Brisbane Alfa Romeo dealer.

In 1975 Humphrey Motors was one of the very few workshops to have a chassis dynometer. These tools are still used in other workshops to this day, and assist in fine tuning and problem solving engines, and are also used to obtain performance readings and conditions.

In 1976 Humphrey Motors became the Toowoomba dealer for Leyland motor vehicles.

Both John and Bruce Humphrey were very successful at racing minis for many years. Bruce was club champion in 1972, 1973 and 1974.

Ian Humphrey specialised in electronic equipment, such as tachometers, speedos and other instrumentation services found in motor vehicles as well as other equipment such as cameras and hi-fi equipment.

The firm down sized and relocated to 32 Water St in 1989 and later moved to 29 Stephen St, where we still operate today.

Vic Turnbull, who was a long term employee of Humphrey Motors, later became Bruce's business partner. He has recently retired after many years of service, giving Kirk D'Anastasi the opportunity to join the business.

Many of the customers of Humphrey Motors today have been extremely loyal customers for many years and have seen all or most of the changes and have grown with the company. We feel we have developed a great relationship with our customers and truly enjoy getting to know each of you and your vehicles.

The current business operators, Bruce and Kirk would like to take this chance to say thank you to everyone for their support over the years, and in advance for the many more years to come.