Auction: Saturday 14th September 2024, 1:00pm at Unit6 Harbour Close, Cracknore Industrial Estate, Marchwood, Southampton
Viewing: Monday 2nd September 2024, 9:00am - 5:00pm to Saturday 14th September 2024, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Humber Snipe 80 1934 Barn Find offered for sale as a project from a deceased estate, this beautiful Car has been in dry storage for many years due to unfortunate events and the electrics will need looking at and some wiring systems renewed. This vehicle has only had 1 former keeper and has been owned by the vendor since 1992. It also underwent a full body restoration, from 1992 to 1998, with virtually all parts being originally reconditioned. There is a vehicle declaration stating this and there are also photos of the restoration featured in the history as well.
1934 Humber Snipe 80 - once named "Beatrice" by its former owner.
This 1934 Humber Snipe 80, in its day favoured by Royalty and dignitaries, is an imposing and spacious car. She provides a smooth and comfortable ride, coupled with the ambience of 1930's elegance. Beatrice was used as part of a fleet of vehicles for "Genevieve Wedding Car Hire LTD" based in the south of the UK from 1987 until 2017. Having driven more than 150 weddings over the years she provided a great back drop to many happy couples special day.
Please note the Barons team have had this car running by bypassing the ignition, the engine sounds good with good oil pressure, however it does have an oil leak.