Registration No: RAR 476
Chassis No: A82025359HL0
MOT: April 2022

• Just 41,709 miles and 2 former keepers from new
• Current ownership since 1999
• Supplied new by Grimaldi Brothers Ltd of St Albans

Introduced at the 1952 Earl’s Court Motor Show, the MKIV version of Humber’s well-established Super Snipe was powered by a 4138cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission (though, an automatic gearbox was optional from 1956 onwards). A handsome three-box design with various transatlantic styling cues, the MKIV was marketed to bank managers, lawyers and government officials. Available in saloon or limousine guises, some 17,993 were sold between 1952 and 1958. Though, today survivors are few and far between.

‘RAR 476’ is a rare Touring Limousine with glass division that was first registered on November 27^th 1953 to Henry Smith of Harry Smiths Auto Electrical Ltd, Lucas Agents of St Albans. Thought to have been a 1953 Motor Show Car which was bought off the stand by Mr Smith, ‘RAR 476’ was supplied to him by Grimaldi Brothers Ltd, Rootes Agents for St Albans. The Grimaldi Brothers were related to the Grimaldi Family in Monaco. Finished in Maroon Metallic with Beige upholstery, ‘RAR 476’ amazingly retains much of its original paintwork. Warranted to have covered just 41,709 miles from new in the hands of three keepers, the Humber has always resided in St Albans and been in the current ownership since 1999. Offered with a collection of Grimaldi Brothers service sheets, original owner’s handbook, workshop manual, parts catalogue, buff logbook, old MOTs, sundry invoices and tax discs dating back to 1953 plus its original tool roll housing a jack, tyre pump, starting handle, wheel brace and grease gun. The original engine was replaced with an overhauled unit of the correct-type in 2011 but has since been repaired and is available by separate negotiation together with a quantity of spares. The vendor currently grades the Super Snipe’s engine and transmission as ‘very good’, and its electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork as ‘good’. The current MOT certificate runs into April 2022.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760