The Humber Super Snipe is a car which was produced from 1938 to 1967 by British-based manufacturer Humber Limited. The Super Snipe was introduced in October 1938, derived by combining the four-litre inline six-cylinder engine from the larger Humber Pullman with the chassis and body of the Humber Snipe, normally powered by a three-litre engine.

2 days ago · Beyond the royal recognition, the Rootes Group—and specifically Humber—benefited from a little reflected glory. During those wartime years, both Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery were chauffeured in Humber Pullman limousines (Sir Winston’s had, as you’d expect, an extra-large ashtray fitted).

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Apart from the two other V8 prototypes known to exist, one in the Hounslow area and one in Australia, Keith reckons there could be a few more still waiting to be discovered. 'There's a rumour that One car was fitted with the 41itre Rolls-Royce FB60 engine. Now that really would be a special find.' Keith Bagnall sayñ the V8 Imperial

Jan 24, 2011 · The V8 Super Snipes and Imperials still mostly exist - about eight of them IIRC. They used Chrysler V8s, initially a 5.1 litre, then downsized to a 4.5 litre. The straight-six was only a 3-litre, but it didn't have the thin-wall casting of the V8, …

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Jul 22, 2024 · Alas, fine car as it was, the Imperial represented the swansong of the big Humbers. By 1965 the Rootes Group had commenced plans for a 4.4-litre V8 engine successor, but they eventually cancelled this seemingly promising idea.

The LA-series 318 cubic inch Chrysler V8 was reportedly adopted as a premium option in the Humber Super Snipe and Imperial, though this cannot be confirmed at the moment, and the “magnificent” (in Rootes’ words) 3-liter six from the Super Snipe (with the 137.5 horespower dual-carburetor option) was still the standard engine.

Feb 15, 2023 · While there were cancelled plans to use the Chrysler LA V8s in the Humber Super Snipe, it is interesting to note the 2290cc 4-cylinder used in the Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire 234 (and derived from the 3435cc Sapphire Inline-6) was said to have been used to …

1950 HUMBER SUPER SNIPE. There are two versions of the Super Snipe — a saloon and the newer touring limousine. The latter has a power-operated sliding glass panel between the driving seat and rear compartment and is designed as a car for business activities.