Singer Vogue Saloon

Bank Managers and mid-ranking execs up and down the land owned these. If you were a bit flash, like my Dad, you had the Humber Sceptre version (which in Mk1 form had a different, lower roof line) or if you were slightly more junior (or sensible) you had the Hillman Super Minx variant. Real British 60s automotive metal. Solid and comfortable - they must have been heavy though and with a 1600cc engine a bit slow. I do remember though hitting the ton for the very first time being driven down the Preston By-Pass (later the M6) by my old Dad in his 1600 Sceptre. I guess the later 1725 twin carb. jobs were a bit better - I learnt to drive in a 1725 Mk3 Sceptre (like a Hillman Hunter) and that was quick and certainly handled well, never mind its 3 speed Borg Warner auto box.

Suffice to say this model has quite a bit of baggage. Not just for me I guess judging by the price they fetch on eBay. Nice though isn't it?