£8,280 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1952 Singer 4AD Roadster Cherished example with history
Manor Park • UK • 14 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£8,280 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1952 Singer 4AD Roadster Cherished example with history
UK • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 231
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Singer 4AD Roadster is a cherished example with a well-documented history, including a restoration and engine rebuild. The car presents beautifully, with a lovely brightwork, refurbished interior, and comes with side screens and a tonneau cover, making it a usable and charming classic.
Condition
7
The car presents beautifully despite being an older restoration. The brightwork is in lovely condition, contrasting nicely with the red paintwork. The interior is also nice, with refurbished seats and a wood dash in nice condition. There are signs of minor splitting of the paint by the boot and one or two minimal blemishes, and the hood is faded in places.
/ 10
53,000 miles
LA41D1562V
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
HSK 396
1952
Auction
£8,280 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1952 Singer 4AD Roadster Cherished example with history
Manor Park • UK • 14 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
The Singer 4AD Roadster was a British sports car produced by Singer Motors in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
It was an evolution of the Singer 9 Roadster, featuring a more refined design and improved mechanical components.
Introduced in 1949, the 4AD was powered by a 1,497cc overhead-cam engine, delivering around 48 horsepower, and was equipped with independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes, making it a competitive option for its time.
It had a distinctive, curvy body with sweeping wings, a folding soft top, and a two-seater layout with an optional rear seat.
While it was not as fast as some of its contemporaries, the 4AD was praised for its handling and reliability.
Singer exported many of these roadsters, particularly to the US market, where they were seen as affordable alternatives to MG and Triumph models.
However, Singer Motors struggled financially in the 1950s, leading to its acquisition by the Rootes Group in 1956, marking the end of the 4AD’s production and the ...
Price Analysis vs Other 4ADs
£4,290
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,417
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 5th Aug 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
47,743 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Jul 2012, 47,743 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Slight cracking in side walls of all tyres
Passed
On 25th Jul 2011, 47,280 miles
Passed
On 28th Jul 2010, 46,952 miles
Passed
On 20th Jul 2009, 46,373 miles
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