This is Bob Andrews’ 1950 4AB Roadster. This picture was taken before Bob carried out some carefully considered changes last summer. It was a highly original car, except for the paintwork, some chrome and an excellent Bill Haverly fibreglass gearbox cover. The car is an early blade bumper model built in 1950, with leatherette-covered seats (pre vynide days). These were in excellent condition but a fairly uncomfortable and unpleasant looking material, so Bob had them re-upholstered in leather. Much more comfortable, but the colour match with the other trim is not the best. Bob then fitted a narrow-slot 4AD type radiator grille, hoping for better cooling but found no perceptible improvement. Most important of all, he had a 4:44 differential fitted and the speedo recalibrated. The engine copes perfectly even with a 1 in 3 gradient and the general acceleration appears much better, but of course, making full use of the gears. Top gear acceleration, needless to say, is well down, but mpg on a run is an easy 40 at 50mph cruising, and local is almost 35, which was the best he could get on a run before!
Event List
Beaulieu International Spring Autojumble 2024 18th and 19th May
18 - 19 May 2024
The SMC stand will be in attendance at this ever popular spring autojumble. We look forward to seeing you there!
At Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN
Sandringham Pageant of Motoring Sun 26th May 2024 Sandringham Estate - 'An Event not to be missed in the Royal Parkland'
26 May 2024
See details from Barry Paine in March-April magazine - please contact Barry if you are interested in attending
At Sandringham Estate, Norfolk
SNCW Sussex 12th - 14th July 2024
12 - 14 Jul 2024
Singer National Car Weekend 2024 based at the East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Club and Spa, Horsted, Sussex with Sunday display day at the famous Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes Station
At East Sussex National Hotel, Horsted, Sussex and Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes Station (Display day)