1950 Humber Super Snipe

This motor car is being sold as part of an overseas collection. It has been imported under the Bonhams temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to the lower rate 5% import tax if the car is to remain in the UK & purchased by a private individual. The 5% is calculated on the final selling price. For example, if the car sells for £4,000, then £200 is added, making the total amount payable of £4,200.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, and proof that HMRC fees are paid. If the car is subsequently exported abroad within 30 days then these fees are refundable.

A company buying the car will have to pay VAT on the hammer price, as well as duty + VAT.

Lastly, there will be a nominal administration fee of £250 for processing the NOVA application, and payable direct to the shipping company. A completed and processed NOVA will provide you formal proof that all duties & taxes are paid in UK and thus allow you to register the vehicle with the DVLA

In common with the majority of cars in this collection, this vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and there is no history available beyond that displayed in our photography section.

We have not started or driven the car so cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

It is available for view and inspection at our HQ near Abingdon and we will be delighted to show the car to you and/or your appointed engineer.

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, this car comes with very little history and no service records.

This Humber Snipe Mk III was first registered on 30th December 1950.

Its chassis number is: A8000168HSO.

We know that it was bought for the vendor’s collection of static display vehicles in 2013.

And we know that its current mileage is 95,502.

On the occasion of its last MoT in 2011, its mileage was recorded as 95,395.

In general, this grand old saloon looks very presentable from pretty much every angle.

The bodywork is largely free of any dinks, dents, creases, ripples or folds of note.

The panel gaps and shut lines seem acceptably consistent and even.

The running boards seem to have rather more integrity than is often the case.

The silver-grey paintwork is good, too, and (we think) gives the car a rather distinguished look.

The chrome work, wheels, lights and exterior rubber trim are also broadly fine, as is the badging except for where it is a little faded on the boot.

The boot can’t be opened at present because the handle is missing.

There are cracks and splits in the paint at the rear of the bonnet on the n/s and at the front of the bonnet by the grille.

There is some bubbling at the bottom of the n/s/f door.

There is a stone chip and a few splits in the paint on the n/s/r wheel arch.

Something has been spilled over the boot lid on the n/s and appears to have attacked the paint.

There is a large chip in the paint below the o/s/r window.

Some micro-blistering is evident on top of the o/s/f wing.

Although some way from perfect, the interior condition is authentic and really very acceptable.

The door cards have endured the passage of time with commendable perseverance, including the carpeted sections at the bottom at the wooden cappings at the top.

So, too, the carpets, mats and headlining.

The leather upholstery at the front has a short split on the driver’s seat cushion and a tear on the base under the passenger’s seat.

The upholstery in the rear is creased and worn, but not otherwise overly compromised.

The dashboard looks good and the steering and instruments seem to have held up well.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t tried to start the vehicle.

The interior of the glove compartment is somewhat untethered from its moorings, as are various bits of carpet and cladding which are dangling loose in the passenger footwell.

There is a split in the armrest on the driver’s door.

There is some rust and flaking to be seen underneath, but most of what we can see seems fairly solid. Obviously, you’ll want to look for yourself and make your own judgement.

The engine bay is clean and dry and everything appears to be in its right and proper place.

The car doesn’t come with a service history or any record of work done.

Currently, this car has neither an MoT certificate nor a current V5.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this. The Arabic document shown in the gallery is a facsimile and in no way constitutes any kind of licensing or registration certification.

With the proviso that we can’t vouch for the car’s mechanical and electrical status, we think this is a very handsome example of Humber Super Snipe Mk III.

If the engine, mechanicals and structural integrity all tick the right boxes, then this has the potential to provide its next owner with years of classic motoring pleasure.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of £4,000 - £7,000 plus Bonhams bond payment and £250 NOVA fee.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’