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£18,000

1935 Singer Nine Le Mans 'Longtail

United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2023

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This 1935 Singer Nine Le Mans 'Longtail' was sold for £18,000. It features a tuned 972cc engine, a close-ratio gearbox, and Lockheed brakes. The car underwent an extensive restoration in the early 2000s and an engine overhaul in 2019.

Condition

7

While extensively restored in the early 2000s and benefiting from a 2019 engine overhaul, the description notes that the car was in 'barn find' condition in the early 1980s and required a total restoration. Although it "presents very well" after the restoration, the car's history suggests that it has undergone significant wear and tear. There is no mention of any current mechanical or cosmetic issues.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

63232

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

AWM 293

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Produced from 1933 to 1937, the Nine Le Mans had a higher tuned version of the 972cc inline-four, with stronger valve tappets, a thicker, sharply angled camshaft paired with flat-back rocker arms, and a bigger and better-cooled cast aluminium oil sump of roughly 6 gallons in capacity.

Power climbed to a sustainable 34hp and a close-ratio gearbox was fitted.

The chassis was dropped in the centre after the radiator, and thus underslung at the rear, giving the car a much lower profile relative to the road, as compared to the Sports variant.

No running boards, a 12-imperial-gallon (55 litres) external fuel tank and twin spare wheels finished the competition appearance and added valuable weight to the rear axle.

As opposed to the competing MGs, the Singer had more powerful and dependable hydraulic Lockheed brakes.

The Nine Le Mans, while not particularly successful at the track which gave it its name, clocked up an impressive number of wins at hill climbs, trials, and various endurance...