Not Sold | 1954 Singer 4AD Roadster

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Not Sold (Est: £5,500)

1954 Singer 4AD Roadster

United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2011 • Lot 218

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1954 left-hand drive Singer 4AD Roadster, imported from the USA, is a rust-free restoration project and is the last of the Singer roadster series. The car is reported to be complete with matching numbers and the chassis is reportedly in good order, presenting a promising opportunity for collectors. All UK duties have been paid and it comes with the necessary paperwork for registration.

Condition

3

The car is described as a "prime, rust-free restoration project," indicating it's not in pristine condition but has the potential to be restored to a high standard. The description notes it's complete with matching numbers and the chassis appears in good order, suggesting a solid foundation for restoration. However, it requires a full restoration, which implies significant work is needed to bring it to a top condition. It is currently a restoration project.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

L4AD3068X

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The Singer Roadster was launched by the Singer Motor Company in 1939 as an open version of the Bantam saloon.

Production was suspended for the duration of World War II following which production of the car was re-started in virtually unchanged form.

It was upgraded to the 4A model in 1949 with a four speed manual gearbox.

The short lived 4AB and 4AC models came in 1950 followed finally by the 4AD or SM roadster in 1951.

The last cars were made in 1955.

The Roadster was updated to the 4A model in 1949 by fitting the four speed gearbox from the Singer Hunter.

A Solex carburetor replaced the SU used on the previous car.

The 4AB received a new chassis with independent front suspension by coil springs.

The engine remained unchanged but the brakes became a mixed hydraulic/rod system.

The final version of the Roadster used the 48bhp, 1497cc engine from the SM1500 saloon fitted to a virtually unchanged chassis and body although the brakes were changed from pure mechanical to a hydraul...