Super Snipe sports saloon

1951 (KWW 615)

One of only ten examples in the world and the lowest milage. Sunshine roof and dark grey leather.

 

Super Snipe MK3 saloon

1952 (EGS 21)

This car was supplied new to HRH the Queen Mother for personal transport at Castle Mey, Scotland, between 1952 and 1956. With original biscuit leather upholstery.

 

Super Snipe MK3 sports saloon

1952 (JWS 547)

5 seater with 35,000 miles from new. Used in Buddy Holly film 'Oh boy'. Dark green Connelly leather.

1952 (NKH 260)

Ex mayoral car of Jersey. One of the finest examples around. Sunshine roof and brown Connelly hide.

 

Super Snipe MK4 saloon

1953 (LFE 787)

First of the new 'Blue Riband' engines. The major difference being the introduction of the 4139cc 113 b.h.p overhead-valve six-cylinder engine. This marked the end of production of the long-lived 4086cc engine that had survived since 1938. At 29,000 miles from new this car is believed to be the lowest mileage example of its type in the world. With exceptional red leather upholstery.

 

1955 (RUG 224)

Believed to be the only known MK4 Super Snipe with automatic transmission. Factory fitted sunshine roof, and very rare individual reclining front pale blue leather seats made by London upholstery firm of Rutter.

 

1956 (RWY 193)

The last chassis Humber built, with dark grey leather. Only eight known to exist. National Humber car club concours winner, driven by Sir Stirling Moss.

 

 

Snipe series III

First British car to have double headlamps. This car was added to the collection in 1978 having only 17,000 miles completely from new and is fully automatic.