Description Super little Singer restored to show-winning condition about 20 years ago and lightly used since; full set of weather gear; driven 45 miles to the sale Singer made its first car in 1905 and was soon a force to be reckoned with, becoming the UK’s third largest manufacturer by the late-1920s with over 40 models on offer.

The Singer Nine Roadster was introduced in 1939 and formed the basis of the post-war models, keeping its cute pre-war styling throughout its 19-year production life.

An open version of Singer’s Bantam saloon, the Roadster used a tuned version of the Bantam’s 1,074cc OHC engine with a revised manifold, downdraught SU carburettor and raised compression.

Producing 36bhp and driving through a 3-speed gearbox, it gave the car a top speed of 65mph.

In 1950 it evolved into the 4A Roadster, so called because it had a 4-speed gearbox from the Singer Hunter while a Solex carb brought the power up to 37bhp.

The 4AB model was quick to follow with a stronger chassis,...