Singer Hunter
The final flourish of the independent Singer marque.
- Power
- 48 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 26.3 s
- Top speed
- 74 mph
- Est. value
- $4k–$9k
About the Singer Hunter
The Singer Hunter was a significant facelift of the SM1500, designed to restore the brand's prestige with a more traditional upright radiator grille and a lavish equipment list. It featured a separate chassis and a sophisticated overhead-camshaft engine, a rarity for British family saloons of the era. Early production models were notable for using glass-fibre for the bonnet and side valances to save weight, though these were later replaced by steel due to quality issues. Despite its comfort and refinement, the Hunter struggled to compete on price, leading to the Rootes Group takeover in 1956.
Singer Hunter specs
The Singer Hunter produces 48 bhp (36 kW) and 107 Nm (79 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 26.3 seconds and has a top speed of 74 mph (119 km/h).
| Make | Singer |
|---|---|
| Model | Hunter |
| Trim | 1.5 |
| Years | 1954–1956 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 4,772 built |
| Engine | 1.5-litre SOHC I4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,497 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 48 bhp (36 kW) at 4,200 rpm |
| Torque | 107 Nm (79 lb-ft) |
| 0–60 mph | 26.3 s |
| Top speed | 74 mph (119 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,143 kg (2,520 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 42 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Singer Hunter worth?
A typical Singer Hunter is estimated to be worth $4,000 – $9,000 (about £3,000 – £6,700).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Singer Hunter rarity in CarSpot
The Singer Hunter is a Rare card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 48 out of 100. Performance cars, typically worth around £50,000 to £100,000. A Rare card is worth 40 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Singer Hunter fun facts
- The Hunter was named after the Singer chairman, A.E. Hunt, and featured a distinctive horse-head mascot on the radiator.
- Early models used glass-fibre panels manufactured by Marston Excelsior, making it one of the first production cars to use the material.
- The Hunter's SOHC engine was so well-regarded that the Rootes Group continued to use it in the early Singer Gazelle models after the takeover.