Humber Super Snipe Series II

Overview
Produced: 1959-1960, 7175 produced.
Types: Estate,5 doors,4 seats

A revised Hawk and Super Snipe range arrived in 1958 introducing unitary construction to Humber models for the first time. As with previous Humber model line-ups the new range started with the four cylinder Hawk, however it now shared the same basic bodyshell as the larger six cylinder Super Snipe.

The new body had an almost American appearance with a full width grille and substantial chrome bumpers. Inside the Super Snipe was well appointed, body styles included saloon, estate and a "Touring Limousine" version. The 'Snipe with its 2655cc Six was slightly underpowered so a revised 2965cc Super Snipe II, complete with front disc brakes, came in 1959.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
2965ccS6 OHV87.3mm x 82.55mm8
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
042 Humber Super Snipe (1959) H&H Sales Limited 14 Feb 2001 £7500.00 -
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Article Loaded with Style
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Publication Classic Cars February 2004
If you had a lifestyle in the Sixties, you needed an estate car to carry it in.  Triumph, Mercedes, Citroën, Fiat, Humber and Vanden Plas carried it best
Article Rare bird
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Publication Classic Monthly August 2010
Rare bird - Restoring this rare Humber Super Snipe estate meant Len Jones had to get some obsolete parts remade.
Article Buying Power - Humber Hawk & Super Snipe (1957-1968)
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 14 July 2010
Buying Power - Humber Hawk & Super Snipe (1957-1968) - The plush flagship of the Rootes Group's Sixties machines were the Humber Hawk, Super Snipe and ultra-luxurious imperial.  RICHARD GUNN compares and contrasts the range.
Article Buying Power - Humber Hawk and Super Snipe
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 27 September 2007
Buying Power - Humber Hawk and Super Snipe- One of the finest British luxury cars of its day, the Humber Super Snipe combined effortless six-cylinder engines with traditional wood and leather with a hint of Americana in the styling.  IAN SEABROOk tells you how to acquire some Coventry-built luxury without the Big Car premium....and also looks at the Hawk and Imperial offshoots.  Andrew McAdam of Macs Factors is on hand as out Rootes expert.
Article Road Test - Humber Super Snipe
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 17 February 2005
Road Test - Humber Super Snipe - Built 1958-67, four-door, five-and six-seater saloons, estates and limousines.  Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive.  2651cc to 2965cc six-cylinder engines.
Article Staid of execution
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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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