Custom Auto Registry October 2013

Since that day, I have thoroughly enjoyed my Singer. I have driven it over 17,000 miles and attended over 40 car shows. Everywhere I go it receives a lot of attention. People are always asking: “Is that an MG?”, “Is that made by the sewing machine company?”, “Is that a turn signal?”, “Is the car really made out of wood?”. I never tire of answering questions. So if you see me driving down the road, or stopped at a shopping center, or at a car show, don’t hesitate to stop me. I am rarely too busy to tell you all about my Singer.

Singer Synopsis: Singer was an automobile company founded in 1905 in Coventry England.

It was acquired by the Rootes Group of the United Kingdom in 1956. By 1928 Singer was Britain’s third largest car maker after Austin and Morris. The Singer 4AD with a 1497 cc, 46 HP overhead cam engine, was produced from 1952 to 1956 and targeted the export market. 1952 was the most prolific model year with 1546 automobiles manufactured. The 1952 model 4AD was originally priced at $1995. Only 46 of the 4ADs are known to still exist in North America with the majority of those registered in Canada.

This car was recovered in 2002 after spending 20 years in a barn. The vine covered aluminum body was complete with a squirrel’s nest in the engine, rat’s nest in the boot and most of the wood either dry rotted or termite infested. The restoration was largely completed by its current owner requiring most of the ninety pieces of ash body framing to be replaced. The restoration required two years to complete. Working trafficators and flashing turn signals are a unique feature of this vehicle. This car is equipped with 4 speed synchromesh transmission and hydro-mechanical brakes. As of 2013 this vehicle has been driven over 17,000 miles since it was restored.