
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
1947 HUMBER SNIPE
United Kingdom • 15 Apr 2026 • Lot 76
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1948 Humber Snipe, a former ministry staff car, presents a mixed bag. While the bodywork, chrome, and interior are in good condition, the paintwork needs attention and the brakes require sorting.

Condition
6
Needs brake sorting, paint needs attention.
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LPA 846
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Make: HUMBERModel: SNIPERegistration: LPA 846Engine Size (cc): 2731Year of Manufacture: 1947Date First Registered: 01/06/1979Location: DUE ON SITEYou can view from: Wednesday 8 April 2026 - Tuesday 14 April 2026We are currently processing this entry.
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The vendor has provided the following:
1948 Humber Snipe ministry staff car used by an army Major
Will need the brakes sorting by the new owner
Bodywork, chrome and interior all good but paintwork will need attention
Paperwork includes V5
History related documents and photos.
Points of note
£2,600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,580
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,880
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 06 2007
Latest MOT Mileage
53,683 miles
Registration Date
1947-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 07 2006 with 53,683 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

