Indeepthought Posted January 3, 2024 Share #21181 Posted January 3, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) Humber Super Snipe mid 60’s era.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 3, 2024 Posted January 3, 2024 Hi Indeepthought, Take a look here Name this car..... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pippy Posted January 3, 2024 Share #21182 Posted January 3, 2024 47 minutes ago, Indeepthought said: Humber Super Snipe mid 60’s era.. Absolutely correct, Indeepthought, and you have pretty much nailed the answer. For the 'Cigar' would you care to specify which specific 'Series' of Super Snipe as there was a model-change in 1964? For the 'narrowing-down' process you will find this pic to be your friend... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Philip. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4972515'>More sharing options...
Indeepthought Posted January 3, 2024 Share #21183 Posted January 3, 2024 3 minutes ago, pippy said: Absolutely correct, Indeepthought, and you have pretty much nailed the answer. For the 'Cigar' would you care to specify which specific 'Series' of Super Snipe as there was a model-change in 1964? For the 'narrowing-down' process you will find this pic to be your friend... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Philip. Series 1V (4headlights) 😏 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 4, 2024 Share #21184 Posted January 4, 2024 16 minutes ago, Indeepthought said: Series 1V (4headlights) 😏 We Have a Winner! Well Done, Indeepthought, and you are spot-on. The Mystery Car dates to the early months of 1964 and is a 'Series IV' example with the slightly more rounded treatment to the rear window outline in comparison to the post-October 1964 Series V cars. Sadly by late 1967 Humber was fully at the mercy of Chrysler Corp. and this once great company - which had existed since 1887 - was killed-off at that time by their new 'owners' because of 'Market Forces'. Don't get me started... A few to finish up; Rear panel with 'Snipe on the Wing' motif; Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Four-Headlamp treatment as mentioned by Indeepthought; Rear 3/4 view; And finally a full snap; Thanks for playing, everyone, and over to Indeepthought for the next one! Philip. 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Four-Headlamp treatment as mentioned by Indeepthought; Rear 3/4 view; And finally a full snap; Thanks for playing, everyone, and over to Indeepthought for the next one! Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4972582'>More sharing options...
Indeepthought Posted January 4, 2024 Share #21185 Posted January 4, 2024 11 minutes ago, pippy said: We Have a Winner! Well Done, Indeepthought, and you are spot-on. The Mystery Car dates to the early months of 1964 and is a 'Series IV' example with the slightly more rounded treatment to the rear window outline in comparison to the post-October 1964 Series V cars. Sadly by late 1967 Humber was fully at the mercy of Chrysler Corp. and this once great company - which had existed since 1887 - was killed-off at that time by their new 'owners' because of 'Market Forces'. Don't get me started... A few to finish up; Rear panel with 'Snipe on the Wing' motif; Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Four-Headlamp treatment as mentioned by Indeepthought; Rear 3/4 view; And finally a full snap; Thanks for playing, everyone, and over to Indeepthought for the next one! Philip. I’m a little tied up with Dr appointments - so I will open it up… 🍷 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 4, 2024 Share #21186 Posted January 4, 2024 23 minutes ago, Indeepthought said: I’m a little tied up with Dr appointments - so I will open it up… 🍷 In which case might I wish you all the very best of good fortune, Indeepthought, for the 'incoming'?! Philip. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indeepthought Posted January 4, 2024 Share #21187 Posted January 4, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 10 minutes ago, pippy said: In which case might I wish you all the very best of good fortune, Indeepthought, for the 'incoming'?! Philip. 🍷 (Cornea & Retina Consultations) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 4, 2024 Share #21188 Posted January 4, 2024 2 minutes ago, Indeepthought said: 🍷 (Cornea & Retina Consultations) In which case even more so? All the best! Philip. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted January 4, 2024 Share #21189 Posted January 4, 2024 Hello Mr Rootes. 😀 Wilson 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 4, 2024 Share #21190 Posted January 4, 2024 (edited) 1 hour ago, wlaidlaw said: Hello Mr Rootes. 😀...Wilson 😸 I know it's not 'cool' to admit as much but, as kitsch as they are, I have to say I rather like some of these early-to-mid '60s Humbers such as the Hawk and Super Snipe as well as others from the Rootes Group such as the Singer Vogue and Sunbeam Rapier. Goodness Help Me but I even like the later '67 - '76 Sunbeam Rapier 'Fastback' version! Perhaps I'm a Lost Cause and should Abandon All Hope?......😸...... Philip. EDIT : By a strange coincidence at this moment I'm listening to 'Ascenseur Pour L'echafaud'. I hope it isn't an omen............ Edited January 4, 2024 by pippy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted January 4, 2024 Share #21191 Posted January 4, 2024 You aren't the only one Philip. Somewhere, tucked away in somebody's workshop is my father's old company car - a '66 Humber Sceptre. His elder brother had a similar age Super Snipe, but I was well beaten to guess the car above (and would not have got any further than the base model name ). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 4, 2024 Share #21192 Posted January 4, 2024 Then there's my Hillman Skunk - but that's an involved story. Who will step in with the next mystery car? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Goriup Posted January 6, 2024 Share #21193 Posted January 6, 2024 (edited) Allow me to take a crack at this with something a little different. This is the only image I have of this car, but I find it interesting enough to post, since the vehicle stems from a period early in the manufacturer's history before they established their 'look" and created and finalized on a unique style. JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited January 6, 2024 by Ivan Goriup 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4975742'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 6, 2024 Share #21194 Posted January 6, 2024 It appears to be early '50s, European Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Goriup Posted January 6, 2024 Share #21195 Posted January 6, 2024 Spot-on, Stuart JZG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted January 6, 2024 Share #21196 Posted January 6, 2024 Looks very much like a Ghia Ferrari 195 Inter Coupe from 1951? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Goriup Posted January 6, 2024 Share #21197 Posted January 6, 2024 (edited) Well seen, Nigel. That is exactly what this car is. I thought the non-Ferrari-like ( A-M style grill) might take just a bit longer to identify, but you have it. Most un-Ferrari like appearance of any Maranello car from the period before settling on pininfarina as their 'preferred coach builder. Thanks for participating. Your turn. SL / 24-90 V.E. Note: not sure why the color does not reproduce correctly as 'normal' white paint - have no excuse nor explanation why the side of the car is afflicted with the color artifacts - paint certainly wasn't / isn't pearlescent. JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited January 6, 2024 by Ivan Goriup 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4975913'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 8, 2024 Share #21198 Posted January 8, 2024 Nigel? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Goriup Posted January 10, 2024 Share #21199 Posted January 10, 2024 Since Nigel appears to be in absentia, allow me to fill in with something. The year is not so important in this case, as all the vehicles in this run were built in a single batch and that's all they'll ever make..... but I would like the manufacturer, the important co-conspirator(s) and the model name, please. JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4980654'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted January 10, 2024 Share #21200 Posted January 10, 2024 AMG Speedster? Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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