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
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2965cc | S6 OHV | 87.3mm x 82.55mm | 8 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear 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 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Loaded with Style |
80 |
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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 |
8 |
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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) |
54 |
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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 |
12 |
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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 |
38 |
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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 |
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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