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, powered by a three-litre engine. The result was a car with greater performance and a top speed of 79 mph, fast for the day. American engine engineer Delmar “Barney” Roos designed the Super Snipe.
The Super Snipe had similarities of American cars in appearance, size, performance, and concept. Within a year of release, World War II broke out in Europe, but the Super Snipe continued in production as a British military staff car with 4-seats, and 4×2 powertrain. The same chassis was used for the armored Humber Light Reconnaissance Car. The Super Snipe was used extensively by the British Army, Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force. During the two-year production era, approximately 1,500 Super Snipes were built.
From the Count Ferdinand von Galen Collection, donated by his family in memoriam.
