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 Mr. Joe Gibbs photographed in the colliery rows with his latest car, a Humber Super Snipe, six cylinder side valve engine, 27 h.p. and registered in 1950. Mr. Gibbs purchased the car in 1959 at Northern Motors from Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne.  Northern Motors purchased the vehicle from Durham Constabulary.  Princess Margaret whilst visiting the North East was Chauffuer driven in this car in 1953.
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