£1,092
1960 Singer Gazelle, Series IIIA, 1494cc
United Kingdom • 28 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot 263
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1960 Singer Gazelle IIIA, a version of the Hillman Minx with a Singer engine. It was a project car that's been improved with upgraded electrical items and a towbar, suggesting some wear and tear but also recent maintenance.
Condition
5
The car was bought as a project and has been made more useable. It was driven to the saleroom, indicating it is mechanically functional but may have noticeable cosmetic and mechanical wear, such as multiple minor dents, paint blemishes, or wheel damage.
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Manual
Transmission:
B70082580DHSO
Chassis No:
Odometer:
28,784 miles
967 YUN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Sold with the V5C, keys and original owners manual.
The Gazelle was the first Singer to be produced following the take-over of the Singer company by the Rootes Group in 1956 and was a version of the mainstream Hillman Minx differing mainly in retaining the Singer overhead cam engine.
Externally the only significant difference was a restyled nose based around a traditional Singer grille.
The new car was announced in late September 1956.
The Gazelle II was re-designated as the IIA in 1958.[8] The standard Hillman pushrod overhead valve engine replaced the Singer overhead cam unit.
The new engine was more powerful, developing 56 bhp against 49 bhp.
In September 1958 the Gazelle, now re-designated III, received better seats, enhanced at the front by a folding central arm rest.
The IIIA, introduced September 1959, gained small tail fins and a larger windscreen.
The engine was upgraded with twin Solex carburettors replacing the single Solex, distinguishing it from the Minx, and lifti...
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£950
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£3,550
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 17 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
32,485 miles
Registration Date
1960-04-11
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 18 2016 with 32,485 miles
Passed
On Aug 01 2013 with 32,452 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- front seat mounting condition
- both rear tyres and nearside front condition
- nearside steering idler slight wear
- front kingpins slight lift
Failed
On Aug 01 2013 with 32,452 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- front seat mounting condition
- both rear tyres and nearside front condition
- nearside steering idler slight wear
- front kingpins slight lift
Passed
On Jul 13 2012 with 32,037 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- indicator repeaters operation
- front tyres condition
Failed
On Jul 13 2012 with 32,037 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Entered:
- indicator repeaters operation
- front tyres condition
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