An International Community...

In the late 1920’s, Singer was Britain’s third largest car manufacturer behind Austin and Morris- no mean feat in those days. The Depression and too many model variations didn’t help them in the ‘30’s, although it was the period of their best known work, especially the sporting models, which were true rivals to MG.

In Europe and the UK, Singer is quite well known, but in North America is largely forgotten. Today’s photo is a tribute to the international camaraderie that the marque fosters amongst owners.

This picture was taken as part of the 2005 Singer Centenary event held by the UK Singer clubs to celebrate 100 Years of the Singer car. 1905 was the first year a car was offered for sale to the general public.

The car is a 1929 Singer Senior saloon, loaned to me for the event by Vintage Registrar Colin Borley. The group comprises the Canadian contingent that attended the show. We are posed with the Senior in front of the façade of the old Singer factory in Coventry.

Colin was extremely generous in lending us his car, the second time he has done so for a Singer event, and it made our adventure a truly memorable one!

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