New 'car for the world' demonstrated on Crystal Palace track. The new Humber Super Snipe, a car which has been specially built to meet conditions all over the world, was demonstrated to a gathering of experts on the Crystal Palace road racing track. The car is said to fill a gap in British car manufacturers because it is equally suitable for drivers at home or abroad. Photo shows, spectators watching the new Humber Super Snipe climbing a one in four gradient in top gear. From a standing start in top gear. 8 September 1938