1960 Singer Gazelle, Series IIIA, 1494cc. Registration numbe...

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£950

1960 Singer Gazelle, Series IIIA, 1494cc. Registration number 967 YUN (non transferrable). Chassis number B70082580DHSO. Engine number TBC.
Sold with the V5C, keys and original owners manual.
The Gazelle was the first Singer to be produced following the take-over of the Singer company by the Rootes Group in 1956 and was a version of the mainstream Hillman Minx differing mainly in retaining the Singer overhead cam engine. Externally the only significant difference was a restyled nose based around a traditional Singer grille. The new car was announced in late September 1956.
The Gazelle II was re-designated as the IIA in 1958.[8] The standard Hillman pushrod overhead valve engine replaced the Singer overhead cam unit. The new engine was more powerful, developing 56 bhp against 49 bhp.
In September 1958 the Gazelle, now re-designated III, received better seats, enhanced at the front by a folding central arm rest.
The IIIA, introduced September 1959, gained small tail fins and a larger windscreen. The engine was upgraded with twin Solex carburettors replacing the single Solex, distinguishing it from the Minx, and lifting output to 60 bhp. Home market cars got a floor gear change and as well as overdrive, Smith's Easidrive automatic transmission also became an option.
YUN (originally SWM 154 from a 1991 MOT at 28,784 miles) was bought as a project and has slowly been made more useable with several upgraded electrical items and a towbar. It was driven to the saleroom.