The Singer Vogue name has been applied to two generations of motor cars from the British manufacturer

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Vogue Series I/II/III/IV

The first generation Singer Vogue I/II/III/IV models of 1961 to 1966, was a

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version of the Hillman Super Minx. Introduced in July 1961, it was positioned above the Super Minx and

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in the

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range, and had quadruple headlights as well as a more powerful version of the Minx engine. The Series II version for 1963 had front disc brakes as standard, changes to the interior, removal of the chrome bonnet strip and a change to amber front indicator lenses. The Series III of 1964 gained six light bodywork and an increase in power to . The final version of this generation, the Series IV was introduced at the 1965 motor show and saw the engine size increased to although there was no change in power output. The first generation Vogue was offered as a four door saloon and as an

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Australian production as the Humber Vogue

The Vogue was also produced in Australia, by

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, and was marketed as the Humber Vogue.Joe Kenwright, Aussie Original: Humber Vogue, www.uniquecarsmag.com.au
Retrieved on 7 August 2013 It was introduced in 1963 and was followed by the Vogue Sports which was fitted with a

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engine that provided a 35 percent increase in power to . The Vogue Sports also featured improved suspension, brakes and wheels. The Rapier-powered Vogue III was introduced in early 1965 at which time the Vogue Sports was discontinued.Australian History, Humber Enthusiasts Group Of NSW
Retrieved via web.archive.org on 7 August 2013 Australian production of the Vogue ceased in 1966 following the takeover of Rootes Australia by

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New Vogue

The second generation Singer New Vogue launched at the 1966

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, was a badge engineered version of the

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saloon. More upmarket than the

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, it was powered by the same engine and was the first British car to feature rectangular headlamps. An estate version was released in April 1967.The Vogue Story, www.asco.org.uk
Retrieved on 20 June 2014 In New Zealand, Todd Motors produced a Singer Vogue as an up-market version of the Hunter. Prime differences were its wooden dashboard and door cappings. Along with all other Singer models the Vogue was discontinued in 1970 to be replaced by the short lived Sunbeam Vogue. 1969 Singer Vogue 1725 CC (18775219902).jpg, 1969 Singer Vogue saloon 1968 Singer Vogue Estate 1.8.jpg, 1968 Singer Vogue Estate

Scale models

*Meccano

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; No. 145 (production 1962–66), Series 1 Vogue, approximately

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