The Singer Models
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Singer Bicycles
Singer 10hp
Singer 10/26
Singer Junior
Singer Senior
Singer 14
Singer 9
Singer Commercials
Singer Bantam
Singer 12
Singer 10
Singer Roadster
Singer Hunter
Singer Tractor
Singer Gazelle
Series I
The first of this model arrived in September 1956 as both a saloon and convertible. Using a slightly modified version of the 1497cc Singer Hunter engine mated to a Rootes four speed gearbox with steering column change. £898. 4344 built including convertibles.
Saloon
Convertible
Series II
October 1957-February 1958, now included an estate version. Modified radiator grille, cowled headlamps, new trim strips and two tone colour scheme. Overdrive as optional extra. 1582 built of all types.
Saloon
Convertible
Estate
Series IIA
Available as a saloon, estate and convertible. Changes in February 1958 included fitting of the 1494cc overhead valve Minx engine with single carburettor, and recirculating ball steering. The outward appearance remained as Series II. 3824 built of all types.
Saloon
Convertible
Estate
Series III
Launched September 1958 with exterior detail changes to side flashes and a centre front seat folding arm rest. 10,929 built of all types.
Saloon
Convertible
Estate
Series IIIA
This revision of the Gazelle took place in September 1959 and included changes to the bodywork with turned out wing tops, trim and rear lamps, transmission with a close ratio gearbox with floor change (although export models retained the column change) or 'Easidrive' automatic transmission and engine with twin Solex carburettors. 12,491 built of all types.
Saloon
Convertible
Estate
Series IIIB
13,372 IIIBs of all types built between August 1960 and July 1961, the only changes to the previous model being a single carburettor engine and a hypoid-bevel rear axle.
Saloon
Convertible
Estate
Series IIIC
July 1961-September 1963. 1592cc engine, ‘1600’ badge on doors. Maximum speed 79mph, standing quarter mile 22.8 sec. 15,115 built of all types.
Saloon
Convertible
Estate
Series V
September 1963-1965. Only available as a saloon. All synchromesh gearbox from late 1964 with optional Borg Warner automatic transmission. Enlarged rear doors and squarer rear window line, new facia and smaller wheels. 20,022 built.
Saloon
Series VI
Only available as a saloon with 1725cc engine, restyled nose and ‘1725’ badges. Maximum speed 82mph, 0-60mph 20.5 sec. 14,842 built.
Saloon
Singer Vogue
Mark I
Vogue Series I was launched in July 1961 and was originally intended to replace the Gazelle, but it became an addition to the range. 1592cc, independent front suspension, drum brakes, 83mph and £929 including purchase tax. 7423 built.
Saloon
Estate
Mark II
August 1962. Lockheed front disc brakes were adopted and the Borg-Warner type 35 automatic transmission became optional. Individual front seats replaced the bench type. 20,021 built.
Saloon
Estate
Mark III
New roof line, rear window and the adoption of the more powerful Rapier engine giving 90mph and 0-60 of 14.1 seconds. £914. 10000 built.
Saloon
Estate
Mark IV
10,325 built during 1965 and 1966. The only visible difference from the previous model being the '1725' badge. This car is seen regularly at classic events in England
Saloon
Estate
Mark V (Arrow)
The last model to carry the name was launched in October 1966. A William Towns design it shared its bodyshell with the Hillman Hunter and Singer Gazelle, only the headlights and grille differentiated externally. £911 6s 1d in manual form. Last made in March 1970. 47,655 built.
Saloon
Estate
Singer Chamois
Mark I
Introduced in 1964 this was a more luxurious version of the Hillman Imp with external styling detail-grille and side flashes, wider wheels and Dunlop tyres. £581. 40,678 built.
Mark II
1965-1970. Suspension changes took place in 1967 and a facelift occured in October 1968 with a new facia and twin headlamps. 40,678 of all types built.
Coupé
On sale from 1967-1970 this shared its body style with the Hillman Imp Californian and Sunbeam Stilleto.