Humber Super Snipe Mk III
Overview
| Produced: |
1950-1952, 8703 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Convertible,2 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
Humber launched its Super Snipe II in 1948, a much welcome improvement after the last Snipe model. The new car had smoother styling with faired headlamps in the front wings, although it still retained a familiar pre-war feel. The gearchange was operated by a column shift and independent front suspension was of a similar design to the previous model.
Although most Super Snipes had four door saloon bodies some limousine variants were also produced. More specialist coachwork was also available including a Tickford convertible and an estate version which featured all-steel panels (instead of the "Woody" construction popular in this period). In 1950 more changes and improvements were introduced on the Super Snipe III.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4086cc | S4 SV | 85mm x 120mm | 6.25 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | Humber Super Snipe Mk. III | Historics at Brooklands | 18 Feb 2012 | - | £8800.00 |
| 021 | Humber Super Snipe (1950) | H&H Sales Limited | 29 May 2002 | - | £10500.00 |
| 011 | Humber Super Snipe (1950) | Christies | 12 Sep 1992 | £1250.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Staid of execution |
82 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2002 | |||
| Staid of execution - It might have looked like a toby jug, but the Humber Super Snipe is surprisingly sophisticated. Richard Heseltine feels the width of a quality Brit. | ||||
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