The Humber Super Snipe Series III Estate Car

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Engine : Six cylinders, 87.2 x 82.5 MM. (2,965 c.c.). Inclined overhead valves operated by cross-push-rods. 8.0-to-1 compression-ratio. 121 (net) b.h.p. at 4,800 r.p.m.

Gear ratios : First, 12.77 to 1 ; second, 7.34 to 1; overdrive second, 5.71 to 1 ; top, 4.55 to 1; overdrive top, 3.54 to 1.

Tyres : 6.70 x 15 Dunlop ” Gold Seal” tubeless whitewall, on bolt-on steel disc wheels. Welght ton 12 cwt. 0 qtr. o lb. (without occupants but ready for the road, with approximately five gallons of petrol).

Steering ratio : Four turns, lock-to-lock.

Fuel capacity : 12½ gallons. (Range, 250 miles.)

Wheelbase : 9 ft. 2 in.

Track : Front, 4 ft 8⅞ in.; rear, 4 ft. 7½ in.

Dimensions : 15 ft. 8 in. X 5 ft. 10½ in. x 5 ft. 1 in. (high).

Price : £5,225 (£1,736 10s. 10d. inclusive of purchase tax).

Makers : Humber Limited, Coventry, England.