1950 Humber Super Snipe Drophead Coupe

Lot details
Registration No: LNB 853
Chassis No: 8805869HXO
Mot Expiry: April 2007

Introduced in 1948, the Humber Super Snipe MKII had a somewhat transatlantic look about it thanks to the adoption of faired-in headlamps and rear wheelarch spats. Though, the rich wood and leather ambience of its interior was decidedly more Hyde Park than Central Park. Based around a cruciform-braced chassis equipped with independent transverse-leaf front suspension, a 'live' back axle and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, the newcomer benefited from a longer wheelbase and wider track than its predecessor. Powered by a torquey 4086cc straight-six sidevalve engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, it was reputedly capable of over 80mph (an impressive figure at the time). Upholding Humber's reputation for luxury, build quality and value, the Super Snipe MKII soon became a favourite among businessmen and government officials alike. Although, most were sold as four-door saloons, the model could also be had in limousine, estate car and drophead coupe guises - the latter variant being the work of renowned coachbuilders Tickford.

Finished in black with beige leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (interior trim, wheels / tyres), "very good" (engine, chassis, bodywork, paintwork), "rewired" (electrical equipment) or "excellent" (manual gearbox) condition. In addition to being "restored over six years ago", the past twelve months or so have apparently seen 'LNB 853' treated to a replacement engine and new clutch (interestingly, the exchange powerplant is said to have covered "only 15,000 miles" prior to being removed from the donor vehicle). Sporting a black mohair hood and riding on fresh whitewall tyres, the big Humber is understood to "drive superbly". An imposing coachbuilt drophead coupe, this smart Super Snipe MKII is offered for sale with "a list of previous keepers", "all MOT certificates from 1991", current MOT certificate valid until April 2007 and historic class (free) road tax valid until June 2007.

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle comes with an MOT certificate until April 2007 and not December as stated in the catalogue details.