A 1953 SINGER 4AD WAS AUCTIONED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN ON SATURDAY THE 17TH. THE GAVEL PRICE WAS $20500.00 PLUS A 10% BUYERS PREMIUM AND 6% SALES TAX. THATS A TOTAL PURCHACE PRICE OF 23,900.00. THE CAR WAS IN GOOD SHAPE AND RAN WELL. THERE WERE A NUMBER OF MISSING AND WRONG BITS BUT ON THE WHOLE A NICE CAR. I WILL TRY TO POST SOME PICTURES A LITTLE LATER. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE THE CHASSIS NUMBER PLATE OR BODY NUMBER. I COULD NOT SEE THE ENGINE NUMBER OR CHASSIS STAMP EITHER. THE CAR DID HAVE A CAST PLATE THAT SOMEONE MADE BUT THE NUMBER WAS WRONG.
WELL GUYS WHAT DO YOU THINK WELL BOUGHT OR WELL SOLD?
I THINK WELL SOLD.
FORREST
A 4AD AUCTIONED
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Peter McKercher
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Re: A 4AD AUCTIONED
Well sold, I would say. That's the highest I have seen one go for in North America.
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Re: A 4AD AUCTIONED
Finally people are recognizing the value of these cars!!!
Ok, dream mode over... that is a bit high over here, especially for a car that is in good shape and missing a few bits.
Photos would be much appreciated and any idea who the lucky bidder is??
Paul
Ok, dream mode over... that is a bit high over here, especially for a car that is in good shape and missing a few bits.
Photos would be much appreciated and any idea who the lucky bidder is??
Paul
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At that price, i might have to get back into 4AD's. I have done so many I can put one together blindfolded. Lets see, a couple of motors, enough body parts to put 3 together, oh darn, I can only make $20k as I only have one frame. That is VERY expensive in my opinion but its good, they are moving up finally. I guess the world ran out of MG TD's to restore and people noticed the little Singer's finally.
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Re: A 4AD AUCTIONED
Wow, Forrest,
Well, if this isn't the poster child case for joining the club FIRST and getting an expert opinion from the correct Registrar BEFORE buying I don't know what is!!
@$17,500.00USD is pretty much the most I've seen for a 4AD in North America to date. That one was fully restored and fitted with wire wheels.
I'm a Pre-War guy, but I have owned a 4AD. Maybe Mike's right and the world has run out of TD's etc, but I would like to believe that the hobby is finally beginning to recognise the qualities of the 4AD when compared against such rivals: Solid mechanics, the best engine Singer made, distinctive styling with classic looks and 2 + 2 seating with a trunk to boot ( to mix my metaphors ) What's not to like?! It's a pretty good performer too when set up properly.
I would normally say I hope the purchaser joins the club, but I would hate to be the one to tell him what he bought, given your description!
Caveat Emptor!
Phillip
Well, if this isn't the poster child case for joining the club FIRST and getting an expert opinion from the correct Registrar BEFORE buying I don't know what is!!
@$17,500.00USD is pretty much the most I've seen for a 4AD in North America to date. That one was fully restored and fitted with wire wheels.
I'm a Pre-War guy, but I have owned a 4AD. Maybe Mike's right and the world has run out of TD's etc, but I would like to believe that the hobby is finally beginning to recognise the qualities of the 4AD when compared against such rivals: Solid mechanics, the best engine Singer made, distinctive styling with classic looks and 2 + 2 seating with a trunk to boot ( to mix my metaphors ) What's not to like?! It's a pretty good performer too when set up properly.
I would normally say I hope the purchaser joins the club, but I would hate to be the one to tell him what he bought, given your description!
Caveat Emptor!
Phillip
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Singer Enthusiast for over 40 Years.
'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
Editor & Pre-War Registrar & Canadian Contact -NASOC
Singer Enthusiast for over 40 Years.
'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
Re: A 4AD AUCTIONED
Hey Forrest,
Was the 4AD part of the R-11 Museum Collection of Ralph Levin mentioned on Bringatrailer.com?
Phillip
Was the 4AD part of the R-11 Museum Collection of Ralph Levin mentioned on Bringatrailer.com?
Phillip
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Editor & Pre-War Registrar & Canadian Contact -NASOC
Singer Enthusiast for over 40 Years.
'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
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Re: A 4AD AUCTIONED
PHILLIP
YES THE CAR WAS PART OF THE R11 AUCTION. I WENT BACK AND LEFT A CARD IN THE GLOVE BOX TO TRY AND FIND OUT WHO THE NEW OWNER IS. THE CAR WAS WAITING FOR TRANSPORT SO IT WAS MOST LIKLY NOT A LOCAL SALE.
I WILL STILL TRY TO GET SOME PICTURES UP. NOT VERY GOOD WITH THE COMPUTER.
FORREST
YES THE CAR WAS PART OF THE R11 AUCTION. I WENT BACK AND LEFT A CARD IN THE GLOVE BOX TO TRY AND FIND OUT WHO THE NEW OWNER IS. THE CAR WAS WAITING FOR TRANSPORT SO IT WAS MOST LIKLY NOT A LOCAL SALE.
I WILL STILL TRY TO GET SOME PICTURES UP. NOT VERY GOOD WITH THE COMPUTER.
FORREST