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Singer Gazelle Series III Convertible 1959










Engine
4 Cylinders in line, OHV
Bore: 79mm
Stroke: 76.2mm
Displacement: 1,494cc
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Carburettors: Two Solex 32PBIS
Transmission
Clutch: 8in Borg and Beck Single dry-plate
diaphragm
Gearbox: 4-speed, Overdrive, Close ratio
Ratios: Top 4.55, 3rd 6.34, 2nd 9.75
1st 15.24, Reverse 19.31
Prop Shaft: Hardy Spicer open
Final drive: spiral Bevel
Brakes
Hydraulic 9in Lockhead drums all round
Performance
Maximum Speed: 85 mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 21.4
Max Power: 65 bhp at 4,600 rpm
Approx fuel consumption 26-31 mpg
Steering
Burman re-ciculating ball type
Suspension
Front: Independent coil and wishbone
Rear: semi-elliptic leaf spring
Armstrong telescopic shock absorbers
Construction
All steel unitary, with under body girders for
extra rididity
Wheels & Tyres
Bolt on disc wheels with 5.60 x 15in radial
tyres
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 8ft
Track- front: 4ft 1in
Track - rear: 4ft 1.5in
Overall length: 13ft 7.5in
Overall height: 4ft 9in
Ground clearance: 7in
Turning circle: 36ft
Unladen weight: 2,415lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity: 10gals
Production
1958 to 1961
Price New: £957 7s 6d incling tax
The Gazelle was the first Singer to be produced following the take-over of the Singer company by the Rootes Group in 1956. The body style followed by the Gazelle between 1956 and 1967 came to be known as the ‘Audax’ body, with significant input from the US-based Loewy design organization, highly regarded at the time due to Loewy's input to several iconic Studebaker designs which the Gazelle closely resembles.
The main change when the Gazelle II became the IIA was a reversion to the more powerful Hillman pushrod overhead valve engine, developing 56bhp against the OHC’s 49bhp. In line with Rootes Group policy, the car kept getting small upgrades each with a new designation. In September 1958 the car became the III, with improved seats and a two-tone paint scheme. The IIIA of 1959 gained small tail fins and a larger windscreen. The engine was upgraded with twin Zenith carburetors, lifting output to 60bhp. The 1960 IIIB reverted to a single carburettor which improved fuel consumption and facilitated servicing "in remoter terrotories”. The IIIB also received a new back axle featuring a hypoid bevel in place of the former model's spiral bevel. The convertible was dropped from the range in February 1962.
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