£9,775
1930 Singer 8hp 'Porlock' Sports Junior Registration no. GF 4494 Chassis no. 18989 Engine no. 24113
Bonhams • UK • 8 Sept 2012
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£9,775
1930 Singer 8hp 'Porlock' Sports Junior Registration no. GF 4494 Chassis no. 18989 Engine no. 24113
UK • 8 Sept 2012
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1930 Singer 8hp 'Porlock' Sports Junior, registration GF 4494, is a desirable variant named after the Porlock hill climb. Discovered derelict in 2004 and restored in 2005, it retains a boat-shaped rear section and comes with extensive documentation including 'as found' photos, restoration records, and VSCC eligibility. Previously owned since 1937, this vintage sports car is a unique find with a history of restoration and period use.
Condition
6
While restored in 2005, the listing mentions it was found derelict in a barn. There are 'as found' photos included implying the restoration addressed significant wear and tear. The car was taken off the road in 1947 following an accident indicating possible structural or mechanical repairs were necessary during restoration. The availability of expired MoT certificates suggests it has been used and maintained to some extent since restoration but also implies some wear and tear. The current MoT to July 2013 suggests it was in roadworthy condition at least until that point.
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7,975 miles (via 2012 MOT)
18989
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
GF 4494
1930
Auction
£9,775
1930 Singer 8hp 'Porlock' Sports Junior Registration no. GF 4494 Chassis no. 18989 Engine no. 24113
Bonhams • UK • 8 Sept 2012
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Car no.
23556 Bicycle manufacturer Singer first ventured into the world of powered transport in 1901, making tricycles and motorcycles.
Tri-cars soon followed, with motor car production proper commencing in 1905 using proprietary engines.
The first Singer-powered model - the 10hp - debuted at The Cycle & Motor Cycle Show in November 1912.
Because it weighed less than 7cwt and was under 1,100cc in capacity the 10hp Singer was classed as a cyclecar, hence the choice of venue.
But unlike the majority of contemporary cyclecars, which were flimsy affairs of limited practicality, Singer's new baby was a proper light car and thus a development of immense significance.
This policy of producing a high quality light car with a better-than-average specification was continued by the Junior.
Introduced at the Motor Show in 1926, the 8hp Junior was powered by an 848cc, four-cylinder, overhead-camshaft engine.
Immensely successful, the model was produced until 1932, undergoing a number of imp...
Price Analysis vs Other Junior Porlocks
£4,725
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£9,562
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£9,775
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Jul 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
7,975 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Jun 2012, 7,975 miles
Passed
On 7th Jul 2011, 7,935 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On 6th Jul 2010, 7,808 miles
Passed
On 7th Jul 2009, 7,727 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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