Singer Vogue was a mid-sized vehicle from Singer. The British car was designed for families. It was manufactured by the Singer in a collaboration with the Rooted Group. Many people of this generation don’t know about the Singer brand which actually existed. These cars were available in three generations but for just 6 years between 1961 to 1966. It was a 4-door sedan with great styling. Here is everything about the 1964 Singer Vogue.
Engines
The 64′ Vogue model was part of the third generation and Series III models. This was equipped with an inline-4 engine with a top speed of 85mph. Some premium models offered around 90mph. The speed was excellent as the Singer Vogue was not a racing car. Singer Vogue delivered torque around 85 and horsepower around 65. As this was just a compact vehicle focused on durability, Singer Vogue’s low torque was expected. The driving experience was great with smooth engines. Engines were designed in the best way that would suit long drives.
Technology
This was the pioneer of all British sedans during the launch time with innovative engineering. Singer Vogue was equipped with a 4-speed manual gearbox, single carburetor, OHV, and disc brakes. The vehicle’s independent suspension featured wishbones and coil springs, while the rear suspension featured live axle and leaf springs. The vehicle focused on endurance rather than performance as it was attracted towards families. This Vogue had refined technology and advanced among all Singer cars.
Interior Features
Sedans have had great features over the years. The Singer Vogue being a vintage British car had some amazing luxury features. This was planned by the manufacturers to make this a comfortable vehicle. Singer Vogue had both bench and bucket seats with big cabin space. The instrument cluster featured a fuel gauge, oil gauge, ammeter, and speedometer. Other comfortable features like radio, heater, and demisting system were there as well.
Boxy Styling
The Singer Vogue was a mix of boxy and sporty styling. Designs like chrome grille, flat roofline, quad headlights, and bumper overriders indicated it followed the pattern of British saloon vehicles. The interior styling featured wooden door trims, veneer dashboard, warning lights, and circular gauges. Rooted Group incorporated colors like Cream, Midnight Blue, Maroon, and British Racing Green. Some of these models also featured in local races and rally events.
Decent Sales
Singer Vogue was a low-volume vehicle with decent sales. The model was commercially successful with more than 50k units getting sold in 6 years. Singer Vogue was priced between £800 GBP – £1000 GBP which was affordable during its time. It was sold in and around the UK. Apart from the UK, the Singer Vogue was available in Australia, South Africa, Ireland, and New Zealand. The original Singer Vogue cars are available in collector markets in the USA and UK. These restored cars could be available for around $30,000 USD.