HUMBER SUPER SNIPE for sale

ziebellski · May 17, 2009

A guy in a nearby town has an early-sixties Humber Super Snipe and a parts car to sell. I'm trying to help him out. Car is titled as a 1966, but is an earlier car. Check out this link: http://juliezahn.com/webalbums/1966%20Humber%20SuperSnipe/index.html

He said he'll sell them for less than the $3500 as shown. Car is in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Send me a private email if interested.

64beam · May 18, 2009

Hi,

That is a really good price and it is in very good condition with very low miles. That would be a great family car and looks very comfortable. Is it still the Rootes engine or is it from another manufacturer?

Regards, Robin.

ziebellski · May 21, 2009

It looks to be the Rootes 6-cylinder, but I think a different motor was put into the car sometime during its life.

Eleven · May 22, 2009

Wonder of that is a Maaco paint job? I had a car painted there once they didn't mask the radiator and sprayed paint and such all over the engine bay, just like the photos. What abouit the photo leads you to believe the engine is not original?

ziebellski · May 25, 2009

The seller says the previous owner had the engine and transmission replaced.

hillmanhuskyguy · May 27, 2009

ziebellski said:
The seller says the previous owner had the engine and transmission replaced.

Yep,also says the original motor/tranny is known and can go
with the car when it sells.
Cool car, cooler name: super snipe, awesome name.....!

Cris

ozzie alpine · May 30, 2009

Looks like a decent buy, although a shame about the shoddy overspray in the engine compartment.

Looks identical to my 61 Series 3, inside and out (apart from a bit of extra chrome), although it could be a Series 4 (which just had a slightly bigger cc engine).

Engine is definitely correct "type" although could be slightly different cc. Probably came from the parts car.

They are fabulous cars to drive, very smooth and quiet, but be prepared for heavy steering unless its got the optional power-steering.

64beam · May 31, 2009

Hi,

What capacity were the Rootes six's and were they designed and built by Rootes?

Thanks, Robin.

ozzie alpine · May 31, 2009

Hi
The Series 1 Super Snipes had a 2655cc straight six
Series 2 onwards had a 3 litre (2965cc)

They were based on an Armstrong-Siddeley motor.
OHV cross-flow. Nice smooth motor, but big and heavy!