Singer Vogue
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Automobiles |
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. Released in July 1961, it occupied a higher tier than both the Super Minx and the Singer Gazelle within the Rootes Group portfolio. Characteristic features included twin headlamps and an enhanced Minx engine. The 1963 Series II introduced front disc brakes as standard, refreshed interior styling, the elimination of the chrome strip on the bonnet, and amber-colored front indicators. In 1964, the Series III brought in six-window bodywork along with an increase in power output to . The last iteration, Series IV, debuted at the 1965 motor show with an enlarged engine capacity of , although power remained unchanged. Customers could choose between a four-door saloon or an estate variant.
Australian production as the Humber Vogue
Manufactured in Australia by Rootes Australia, this model was sold under the name Humber Vogue. Launched in 1963, it featured a Vogue Sports edition equipped with a Sunbeam Rapier engine that boosted power by 35% to . The Sports model also benefited from improved suspension, braking systems, and wheels. Early in 1965, the Rapier-powered Vogue III succeeded the Sports version, adopting the squared-off roof design first seen on the Singer Vogue III in 1964. Production in Australia ceased in 1966 following Chrysler Australia's acquisition of Rootes Australia.
New Vogue
The second generation, called the Singer New Vogue, was introduced at the 1966 British International Motor Show as a badge-engineered form of the Rootes Arrow saloon. Positioned as a more luxurious alternative to the Hillman Hunter, it utilized the same engine and was notable for being Britain's first car equipped with rectangular headlights. An estate variant was added to the lineup in April 1967. In New Zealand, Todd Motors assembled a Singer Vogue that served as an upscale Hunter model, distinguished by wooden trims 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 roughly O scale (1:44).