Hemmings Find of the Day – 1950 and 1951 Singer 4A Roadsters

Published by Mike on October 23, 2014

The venerable British automaker Singer might not be widely remembered in the U.S. today, but its Nine Roadster was a credible alternative to its primary rivals, the MG TC and TD. With only 1,000 or so examples believed to be in existence worldwide, the perfectly matched set of right-hand-drive Roadsters offered on Hemmings.com represents a rare opportunity.

The Roadster was introduced in 1939, and then reintroduced after the war as the Series 4A, now equipped with a four-speed gearbox. Powered by a 1,074cc, OHV four, rated at 48 horsepower at 4,200 RPM, the 4A could hit a maximum speed of 65 MPH, and could accelerate to 50 MPH in 19.8 seconds—admittedly, five seconds slower than its Abingdon rivals. One advantage it offered was a built-in trunk, which MG would not offer until the MGA of 1955 (although the limited production Arnolt-MG was so equipped).

We’re sure there’s a great story behind this pair (duet?) of Singers, though the seller doesn’t offer any details. What would you do with such a perfectly matched set?

From the seller’s description:

The 2 cars are a matched pair. They were restored together, the engines were rebuilt, the wood was replaced where necessary, and the upholstery was replaced. The cars have been shown, and have won Honours in several shows. The cars are reliable drivers for “Sunday” runs. More details and pictures are available.