£7,650
1952 Singer 4AB Roadster
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Nov 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£7,650
1952 Singer 4AB Roadster
UK • 29 Nov 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Singer 4AB Roadster, a late example of the 1,001 made, was sold for £7,650. It features an upgraded 1.2 litre Singer Super 10 engine from the 1980s, nearing '4AC' specification, and is finished in British Racing Green with Beige upholstery. Acquired in 2019 for £14,490, it requires recommissioning due to the owner's ill health.
Condition
6
The car is described as a 'well-preserved older restoration' which suggests it's been maintained but not recently. It's also mentioned that recommissioning is advised, indicating it might not be in perfect running order. The description also mentions a previous auction in 2019, implying it might not have been actively used since.
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38,913 miles (via 2012 MOT)
FSL 131
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
FSL 131
1952
Auction
£7,650
1952 Singer 4AB Roadster
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Nov 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Singer and MG were great rivals during the 1930s competing against each other on race circuits, trials stages and showrooms alike.
Vying for sales with the MG T-Series, the Singer Roadster retained what was essentially the same two-door, swept tail silhouette throughout its sixteen year history ( 1939-1955 ) albeit with various stylistic tweaks along the way.
Under the skin, however, it benefited from a host of chassis and drivetrain changes with later examples featuring independent front suspension and Girling hydro-mechanical four-wheel drum brakes.
The first model to benefit from these handling and braking advances was the 4AB which debuted in October 1950.
It was followed in swift succession by the short-lived 1.2 litre 4AC and the 1.5 litre 4AD (known as the SM 1500 in twin carburettor guise).
The 4AB was the first Singer Roadster to be made available to the home market in any quantity and was powered by a peppy 1074cc SOHC four-cylinder engine allied to four-speed manual tra...
Price Analysis vs Other 4ABs
£7,344
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,888
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,125
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 26th Jun 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
38,913 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th May 2012, 38,913 miles
Passed
On 8th Jun 2011, 38,446 miles
Passed
On 23rd Jun 2010, 37,964 miles
Passed
On 27th Jun 2009, 37,057 miles
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