# Singer Vogue

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{{Short description|Motor vehicle}}
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The '''Singer Vogue''' name has been applied to two generations of [motor cars](/source/automobile) from the British manufacturer [Singer](/source/Singer_Motors).

==Vogue Series I/II/III/IV==
thumb|upright=1.35|{{center|Singer Vogue 1963. This appears to be one of the first Series II cars in the UK with a suffix letter ("A") on its registration plate.}}
The first generation '''Singer Vogue I/II/III/IV''' models of 1961 to 1966, was a [badge engineered](/source/badge_engineered) version of the [Hillman Super Minx](/source/Hillman_Super_Minx). Introduced in July 1961, it was positioned above the Super Minx and [Singer Gazelle](/source/Singer_Gazelle) in the [Rootes Group](/source/Rootes_Group) range, and had twin headlights as well as a more powerful {{convert|66|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} version of the {{convert|1592|cc|abbr=on}} Minx engine. The Series II version for 1963 had front [disc brakes](/source/disc_brakes) as standard, changes to the interior, removal of the chrome bonnet strip and a change to amber front indicator lenses.<ref name ="ReferenceA"/> The Series III of 1964 gained six light bodywork and an increase in power to {{convert|84|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. The final version of this generation, the Series IV was introduced at the 1965 motor show{{Clarify|reason=which motor show was it shown at?|date=May 2018}} and saw the engine size increased to {{convert|1725|cc|abbr=on}} although there was no change in power output. The first generation Vogue was offered as a four door saloon and as an [estate car](/source/estate_car).
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Vogue MkI.JPG|Singer Vogue Series I, with chrome bonnet strip and white indicators 
Singer Vogue Mk IV 1966 (14375162784).jpg|Singer Vogue Series IV saloon
1965 Singer Vogue Estate.jpg|Singer Vogue Estate of 1965
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===Australian production as the Humber Vogue===
thumb|Humber Vogue Series I
The Vogue was also produced in [Australia](/source/Australia), by [Rootes Australia](/source/Rootes_Australia), and was marketed as the '''Humber Vogue'''.<ref name=Kenwright>[http://www.uniquecarsmag.com.au/news-and-reviews/article/articleid/78086.aspx Joe Kenwright, Aussie Original: Humber Vogue, www.uniquecarsmag.com.au] Retrieved on 7 August 2013</ref> It was introduced in 1963 and was followed by the Vogue Sports which was fitted with a [Sunbeam Rapier](/source/Sunbeam_Rapier) engine that provided a 35 per cent increase in power to {{convert|85.5|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=Kenwright/> The Vogue Sports also featured improved suspension, brakes and wheels.<ref name=Kenwright/> The Rapier-powered Vogue III was introduced in early 1965 at which time the Vogue Sports was discontinued.<ref name=humberausthistory>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060430212447/http://hometown.aol.com/crooksnipe/humberausthistory.html Australian History, Humber Enthusiasts Group Of NSW] Retrieved via web.archive.org on 7 August 2013</ref> This Series III version featured a squared roofline <ref>Glass's Dealer Guide, June 1973, South Australian and Northern Territory Edition, page 74</ref> as introduced on the Singer Vogue III in 1964. Australian production of the Vogue ceased in 1966 following the takeover of Rootes Australia by [Chrysler Australia](/source/Chrysler_Australia).<ref name=humberausthistory/>
thumb|left|Humber Vogue Series III of 1965
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==New Vogue==

The second generation '''Singer New Vogue''' launched at the 1966 [British International Motor Show](/source/British_International_Motor_Show),<ref name="ReferenceA"/> was a badge engineered version of the [Rootes Arrow](/source/Rootes_Arrow) saloon. More upmarket than the [Hillman Hunter](/source/Hillman_Hunter), it was powered by the same {{convert|1725|cc|abbr=on}} engine and was the first British car to feature rectangular headlamps. An [estate](/source/estate_car) version was released in April 1967.<ref name ="ReferenceA">[http://www.asco.org.uk/Vogue%20Story%20Web.pdf The Vogue Story, www.asco.org.uk] Retrieved on 20 June 2014</ref> In New Zealand, [Todd Motors](/source/Todd_Corporation) produced a Singer Vogue as an up-market version of the Hunter.{{cn|date=May 2018}} Prime differences were its wooden dashboard and door cappings. Along with all other Singer models, the Vogue was discontinued in 1970 to be replaced by the short lived [Sunbeam Vogue](/source/Sunbeam_Vogue). 
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1969 Singer Vogue 1725 CC (18775219902).jpg|1969 Singer Vogue saloon
1968 Singer Vogue Estate 1.8.jpg|1968 Singer Vogue Estate
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==Scale models==
*Meccano [Dinky Toys](/source/Dinky_Toys); No. 145 (production 1962–66), Series 1 Vogue, approximately [O scale](/source/O_scale) (1:44).<ref>{{cite book|last=Ramsey|first=John|title=The Swapmeet and Toyfair Catalogue of British Diecast Model Toys|publisher=Swapmeet Toys and Models Ltd|page=30|isbn=095093190X}}</ref>

==References==
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