£8,280 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1952 Singer 4AD Roadster Cherished example with history
United Kingdom • 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.
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Manual
Transmission:
LA41D1562V
Chassis No:
Odometer:
53,000 miles
HSK 396
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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 ...
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£6,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,139
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,417
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 05 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
47,743 miles
Registration Date
1952-12-30
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 16 2012 with 47,743 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Slight cracking in side walls of all tyres
Passed
On Jul 25 2011 with 47,280 miles
Passed
On Jul 28 2010 with 46,952 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2009 with 46,373 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2008 with 46,018 miles
Passed
On Aug 13 2007 with 45,813 miles
Passed
On Aug 22 2006 with 45,567 miles
Passed
On Sep 08 2005 with 45,315 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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