Humber Vogue
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Fate | Taken over by Chrysler Australia (Rootes Australia) |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom , United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand |
| Products | Automobiles (Singer Vogue) |
The Singer Vogue designation was applied to two distinct generations of automobiles produced by the British company Singer.
Vogue Series I/II/III/IV
The initial generation, known as the Singer Vogue I/II/III/IV (1961–1966), was essentially a badge engineered variant of the Hillman Super Minx. Introduced in July 1961, this model occupied a higher tier than both the Super Minx and the Singer Gazelle within the Rootes Group lineup. It featured dual headlights and an enhanced version of the Minx engine that delivered greater performance. The 1963 Series II brought standard front disc brakes, refreshed interior styling, elimination of the chrome strip on the bonnet, and amber-colored front indicators. In 1964, the Series III adopted six-light body styling and boosted engine output to . The last iteration, Series IV, revealed at the 1965 motor show, increased engine displacement to but did not improve power. This generation was offered in both four-door saloon and estate configurations.
Australian production as the Humber Vogue
In Australia, Rootes Australia marketed the Vogue under the name Humber Vogue, launching it in 1963. The lineup included the Vogue Sports model, which was powered by a Sunbeam Rapier engine that enhanced power by 35% to , accompanied by upgraded suspension components, brakes, and wheels. Early in 1965, the Rapier-powered Vogue III replaced the Vogue Sports. This Series III adopted a squared-off roofline similar to that of the Singer Vogue III introduced in 1964. Production ceased in 1966 following Rootes Australia's takeover by Chrysler Australia.
New Vogue
The second generation Singer New Vogue made its debut at the 1966 British International Motor Show as a badge-engineered derivative of the Rootes Arrow saloon. Positioned above the Hillman Hunter, it utilized the same engine and was notable for being the first British automobile equipped with rectangular headlamps. An estate version was introduced in April 1967. In New Zealand, Todd Motors produced a premium Singer Vogue featuring unique wooden trim on the dashboard and door panels. The Vogue series was discontinued in 1970 and succeeded by the brief-lived Sunbeam Vogue.
Scale models
- Meccano Dinky Toys No. 145 (1962–66), representing the Series 1 Vogue at approximately O scale (1:44).