Humber FWD Heavy Utility Car
The Humber FWD Heavy Utility Car was a continuation of the *Super Snipe, using the same engine, but introducing 4x4 drive. In addition to being used as a GS (general service) truck, it was also used as an FFW (fitted for wireless) truck and an ambulance. The chassis of the Humber FWD was furthermore used for the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car.
www.tanksinworldwar2.com/uk-humber.php
The "Box" was the only 4x4 heavy utility car produced by the British in WWII. It was used as a staff and command car and had provisions for a folding map board behind the front two seats. The two rearmost passenger seats doubled as cargo space (folding up if needed) and were accessed by double doors at the rear. The other four seats were accessed by side doors. When used in Africa, some had the hard top replaced by a canvas type.
* The Humber Super Snipe is a car that was produced from 1938 to 1967 by the British-based Humber car company, part of the Rootes Group.
The Super Snipe was introduced in October 1938, derived by combining the four-litre inline six-cylinder engine from the larger Humber Pullman with the chassis and body of the Humber Snipe, normally powered by a three-litre engine. The result was a car of enhanced performance and a top speed of 79 mph (127 km/h) —fast for its day. Its design was contributed to by American engine genius Delmar "Barney" Roos who left a successful career at Studebaker to join Rootes in 1936. :p247
The Super Snipe was marketed to upper-middle-class managers, professional people and government officials. It was relatively low-priced for its large size and performance, and was similar to American cars in appearance and concept, and in providing value for money.
Within a year of introduction, World War II broke out in Europe but the car continued in production as a British military staff car, the Car, 4-seater, 4x2, while the same chassis was used for an armoured reconnaissance vehicle, the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humber_Super_Snipe
Note: I am not the original photographer of this vehicle. I did not record from where I obtained the "original" picture. If anyone recognizes this as being their picture, please advise and I will provide proper credit as well as provide a hyperlink to the "original" picture.
Humber FWD Heavy Utility Car
The Humber FWD Heavy Utility Car was a continuation of the *Super Snipe, using the same engine, but introducing 4x4 drive. In addition to being used as a GS (general service) truck, it was also used as an FFW (fitted for wireless) truck and an ambulance. The chassis of the Humber FWD was furthermore used for the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car.
www.tanksinworldwar2.com/uk-humber.php
The "Box" was the only 4x4 heavy utility car produced by the British in WWII. It was used as a staff and command car and had provisions for a folding map board behind the front two seats. The two rearmost passenger seats doubled as cargo space (folding up if needed) and were accessed by double doors at the rear. The other four seats were accessed by side doors. When used in Africa, some had the hard top replaced by a canvas type.
* The Humber Super Snipe is a car that was produced from 1938 to 1967 by the British-based Humber car company, part of the Rootes Group.
The Super Snipe was introduced in October 1938, derived by combining the four-litre inline six-cylinder engine from the larger Humber Pullman with the chassis and body of the Humber Snipe, normally powered by a three-litre engine. The result was a car of enhanced performance and a top speed of 79 mph (127 km/h) —fast for its day. Its design was contributed to by American engine genius Delmar "Barney" Roos who left a successful career at Studebaker to join Rootes in 1936. :p247
The Super Snipe was marketed to upper-middle-class managers, professional people and government officials. It was relatively low-priced for its large size and performance, and was similar to American cars in appearance and concept, and in providing value for money.
Within a year of introduction, World War II broke out in Europe but the car continued in production as a British military staff car, the Car, 4-seater, 4x2, while the same chassis was used for an armoured reconnaissance vehicle, the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humber_Super_Snipe
Note: I am not the original photographer of this vehicle. I did not record from where I obtained the "original" picture. If anyone recognizes this as being their picture, please advise and I will provide proper credit as well as provide a hyperlink to the "original" picture.