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1936 Singer Nine Le Mans Special

United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1936 Singer Nine Le Mans Special is a restored classic featuring a larger 1074cc engine and Le Mans-style body. It has been with the current owner since 2008 and comes with a comprehensive history file, making it an appealing choice for VSCC events despite its sparingly use.

Condition

7

While the car has been restored, the description mentions it was used sparingly since 2008 and is being driven to the sale, suggesting it's in good running condition but not pristine. The history file and restoration details add value, but the lack of early history and the fact that it's a Le Mans Special restored with parts, not an original, temper the rating.

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Manual

Transmission:

5384

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

VV 4794

Reg Number:

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...