Singer 9 Roadster 4AB

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Starting out as a cycle maker in Coventry in the 1880s, Singer made its first car in 1905 and by the end of the 1920s was the UK's third largest manufacturer with over 40 types of car.

The Singer Nine Roadster was introduced in 1939 and became the basis of the post war models. A cross between a sports car and a sedate family saloon, this open four-seater initially had a 36bhp 1074cc engine, a 3-speed gearbox, and was capable of 65 mph. 

In 1950 it evolved into the 4A Roadster, so called because it had a 4 speed gearbox. Over the next few years it was further refined, the 4AB gaining independent front suspension, the final and ultimate version, the 4AD getting a more pokey 1497cc engine before production ceased in 1955.

There is not a great deal of history to accompany this 1951 4AB. The vendor had purchased a similar model many years ago from a gentleman who had this one tucked away too. Subsequently offered the car as a restoration project, he couldn’t resist the temptation and agreed to buy it.

Having languished in a dry corner of his shed for five years, he has realised that he will never get round to sorting it out so has decided to move it on to someone who will do it justice. He has recently had it running and reports that it runs and drives - but doesn’t stop!

Believed to be complete, this rare little sporty open four-seater is a super project, being in basically sound condition and offering a rewarding way to while away those long winter evenings tinkering in the garage.