Here's a little beauty I have been trying to locate for about ten years. It came to my attention when a fellow in the Toronto area called and told me he was trying to purchase it and convert it to a dragster. Due to title issues, the fellow decide against it but wouldn't reveal its location. It has now resurfaced and is in the hands of a fellow who wants to restore it.
The van was in regular use up until 1966, when it was placed in storage. It appears to be quite complete and a wonderful candidate for a restoration. These things are about as rare as any Singer you will find, with only about ten surviving around the world, each of them quite different. Only a couple are on the road.
1936 Singer Commercial van
- Peter McKercher
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1936 Singer Commercial van
Peter McKercher
Vice President - NASOC
Pre war Singer Specialist and Collector
Automotive Historian
Author of "Racing Roadsters"
Vice President - NASOC
Pre war Singer Specialist and Collector
Automotive Historian
Author of "Racing Roadsters"
Re: 1936 Singer Commercial van
That is really gorgeous Peter. I would be inclined to restore the mechanicals and the interior but leave the paintwork alone. If it needs a good home you could always suggest to the new owner that he treats it to a container trip to Wisbech.
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Re: 1936 Singer Commercial van
there was something similar in N. Cal. a few years ago, or am I confused and it was a Coupe ?
Sorry you didn't get this van Peter, but also happy it didn't get sold to first guy who wanted to hot rod it.
Sorry you didn't get this van Peter, but also happy it didn't get sold to first guy who wanted to hot rod it.
Mike Rambour. Site Administrator
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT