page_title: Singer SM1500
section_title: Singer Hunter
hierarchical_section_title: Singer SM1500 / Singer Hunter
caption_attribution_description: English: Singer Hunter. In 1948 Singer launched the SM1500 saloon with 1506cc overhead cam engine. In 1954 the SM1500 was remodelled as the Singer Hunter with a 1497cc engine
context_page_description: The Singer SM1500 is a small family car produced by Singer Motors from 1948 to 1956. The first new design produced by Singer after World War II it was planned to replace their Super Ten and Super Twelve.
  Following a minor facelift in 1952 the SM1500 was given a traditional Singer radiator grille in 1954 and in that form, known as a Singer Hunter, it remained in production until shortly after the business was sold to Rootes Securities at the beginning of 1956. The sturdy Singer engine was briefly installed in a modified Hillman Minx named Singer Gazelle.
context_section_description: In September 1954 the car was re-branded as the Singer Hunter with a traditional radiator grille and fibreglass bonnet lid. The Hunter was well equipped with twin horns and screenwash as standard. A horse-head mascot was fitted over the radiator. 4772 Hunters were made.
  The Times motoring correspondent tested the new model and reported in June 1955, under the headline "Reversion to "Traditional" Radiator Shell" followed by "Cushioned Comfort", that this car was intended for the motorists who are prepared to pay for a rather better finish and more complete equipment than usually available in cars of this size.
  He remarked that the Singer was unusual in having a completely flat windscreen — less expensive to replace — and a good view through it was spoiled by unusually thick pillars, door surround and ventilator window surround. He put the car's fast cruising speed at 67 mph. Top gear acceleration was excellent and the engine quiet beneath its plastic bonnet. The steering column gear lever was "rather stiff". A central old-fashioned floor-mounted lever was now available.
  The car's outstanding feature was its springing, its ride smoother than most cars provide.
caption: Singer Hunter
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