Humber Super Snipe

[[File:Humber Super Snipe 4086cc April 1949.JPG|thumb|early Humber Super Snipe Mark II 1949]]

[[File:Humber Super Snipe 4086cc April 1949.JPG|thumb|early Humber Super Snipe Mark II 1949]]

The '''Mark II''' announced in mid-September 1948 was mostly redesigned in chassis and body. Now a full six-seater with a bench-type front seat it was given a wider track and a variable ratio steering unit. The gear lever was now mounted on the steering column. Like Humber's Pullman the headlights were fitted into the wings and running-boards were re-introduced.{{cite news | title=News in Brief | newspaper=The Times | date=20 September 1948 | page=2 | issue=51181}} The transverse-spring independent suspension, first introduced on the Snipe and Pullman in 1935, continued but with 14 leaves instead of eight.{{cite news | title=Humber Super Snipe | newspaper=The Times | date=5 January 1949 | page=6 | issue=51271}}

The '''Mark II''' announced in mid-September 1948 was mostly redesigned in chassis and body. Now a full six-seater with a bench-type front seat it was given a wider track and a variable ratio steering unit. The gear lever was now mounted on the steering column. Like Humber's Pullman the headlights were fitted into the wings and running-boards were re-introduced.{{cite news | title=News in Brief | newspaper=The Times | date=20 September 1948 | page=2 | issue=51181}} The transverse-spring [[independent suspension]], first introduced on the Snipe and Pullman in 1935, continued but with 14 leaves instead of eight.{{cite news | title=Humber Super Snipe | newspaper=The Times | date=5 January 1949 | page=6 | issue=51271}}

The smaller-engined Snipe was discontinued. Early Mark II Super Snipes can be distinguished by round lamps below the [[head lamp]]s. The left one was a fog lamp, and the right one was a "pass" lamp with a low narrow beam for passing cars when using dipped headlights. These were dropped in 1949 in favour of rectangular side lamps which were continued in the Mark III.

The smaller-engined Snipe was discontinued. Early Mark II Super Snipes can be distinguished by round lamps below the [[head lamp]]s. The left one was a fog lamp, and the right one was a "pass" lamp with a low narrow beam for passing cars when using dipped headlights. These were dropped in 1949 in favour of rectangular side lamps which were continued in the Mark III.

===Series V and Va===

===Series V and Va===

In October 1964 the final '''Series V''' version of the Saloon saw an upper body restyle, (also applied to the Hawk Saloon and the Rootes Group's smaller [[Hillman Super Minx]] and its derivatives) with a flat roofline and rear window, six-light side windows and a larger, taller windscreen. The Estate body in both marques remained unchanged. Twin [[Zenith carburettor|Zenith]] Stromberg 175CD carburettors were fitted along with a [[Weslake|Harry Weslake]] tuned cylinder head, increasing the power to {{convert|137.5|bhp|abbr=on}}, and [[synchromesh]] was fitted to all ratios in the gearbox—on the previous versions it had only been on the upper two. Major modifications were made to front and rear suspensions and they required less maintenance. Sound insulation was further improved.{{cite news | title=A New Humber | newspaper=The Times | date=20 October 1964 | page=16 | issue=56147}}

In October 1964 the final '''Series V''' version of the Saloon saw an upper body restyle, (also applied to the Hawk Saloon and the Rootes Group's smaller [[Hillman Super Minx]] and its derivatives) with a flat roofline and rear window, six-light side windows and a larger, taller windscreen. The Estate body in both marques remained unchanged. Twin [[Zenith carburettor|Zenith]] Stromberg 175CD carburettors were fitted along with a [[Weslake|Harry Weslake]] tuned [[cylinder head]], increasing the power to {{convert|137.5|bhp|abbr=on}}, and [[synchromesh]] was fitted to all ratios in the gearbox—on the previous versions it had only been on the upper two. Major modifications were made to front and rear suspensions and they required less maintenance. Sound insulation was further improved.{{cite news | title=A New Humber | newspaper=The Times | date=20 October 1964 | page=16 | issue=56147}}

[[Hydrosteer]] power steering was available as an optional extra, as was an automatic transmission (Borg Warner Type 35 on Series Va), and metallic paint finishes.

[[Hydrosteer]] power steering was available as an optional extra, as was an automatic transmission (Borg Warner Type 35 on Series Va), and metallic paint finishes.

===Humber Imperial===

===Humber Imperial===

The Humber Imperial was introduced in late 1964.{{Cite web |url=https://nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/vehicle-collection/1964-humber-imperial-limousine/ |title=1964 Humber Imperial Limousine|website=nationalmotormuseum.org.uk|access-date=24 April 2024 |archive-date=24 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424013937/https://nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/vehicle-collection/1964-humber-imperial-limousine/ |url-status=live }} Intended to match BMC's Rolls-Royce engined [[Austin Princess#Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre R|Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre R]] the '''Imperial''' shared the basic specification and performance of the Super Snipe with the addition of a vinyl roof, fully reclining front seats, automatic transmission and [[hydrosteer]] power steering as standard. However, a manual 3-speed transmission could be ordered. The car also featured electrically adjustable rear shock absorber settings, a separately controlled rear passenger heater and optional West-of-England cloth-trimmed seats as well as many smaller amenities such as individual reading lamps.

The Humber Imperial was introduced in late 1964.{{Cite web |url=https://nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/vehicle-collection/1964-humber-imperial-limousine/ |title=1964 Humber Imperial Limousine|website=nationalmotormuseum.org.uk|access-date=24 April 2024 |archive-date=24 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424013937/https://nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/vehicle-collection/1964-humber-imperial-limousine/ |url-status=live }} Intended to match BMC's Rolls-Royce engined [[Austin Princess#Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre R|Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre R]] the '''Imperial''' shared the basic specification and performance of the Super Snipe with the addition of a vinyl roof, fully reclining front seats, automatic transmission and [[hydrosteer]] power steering as standard. However, a manual 3-speed transmission could be ordered. The car also featured electrically adjustable rear [[shock absorber]] settings, a separately controlled rear passenger heater and optional West-of-England cloth-trimmed seats as well as many smaller amenities such as individual reading lamps.

[[File:Humber Imperial rear.jpg|thumb|left|Humber Imperial 1964-67]]

[[File:Humber Imperial rear.jpg|thumb|left|Humber Imperial 1964-67]]

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