£29,120
1935 Singer Nine Le Mans 'Speed'
Historics • UK • 29 Nov 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£29,120
1935 Singer Nine Le Mans 'Speed'
UK • 29 Nov 2014 • Lot 225
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1933 Le Mans model is a classic British sports car with a rich history, including Le Mans racing success. Recently underwent a comprehensive overhaul in 2009, with an engine rebuild, steering and gearbox repairs, respray, re-wire, and re-chrome.
Condition
7
The car underwent a full and comprehensive overhaul in 2009, including an engine rebuild, steering box and gearbox rebuild, a full re-spray, re-wire, and re-chrome. It has not been used since this program of works and comes with full weather equipment. The listing states it's in good order throughout and represents the most desirable specification of the marque.
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30,505 miles
62688
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
BYT 842
1935
Auction
£29,120
1935 Singer Nine Le Mans 'Speed'
Historics • UK • 29 Nov 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
The success of the Nine Sport at Le Mans led immediately to the introduction in 1933 of the first Le Mans model.
This was the two-seater equivalent of the Nine Sports and it typified the British sports car of the 1930's.
At a price of £215, an output of 34bhp and a top speed of over 70mph with the windshield lowered, it provided keen competition for its closest rivals, the J2 and P series MG's.
The Le Mans Speed model included high lift harmonic cams, a counterbalanced crankshaft and an extra large capacity ribbed oil sump for greater cooling capacity.
Additional drive train modifications included a heavy-duty clutch and a closer ratio gearbox, with third gear reduced from 8.7:1 to 7.5:1.
Body changes included the addition of an external mounted 12 gallon slab fuel tank, fitted with a quick action filler cap and twin rear mounted spare tyres to complete the competition look.
The new upswept scuttle cowls also signaled that this was a machine that meant business on the road as wel...
Price Analysis vs Other Nine Speeds
£19,040
Lowest Price (All Time)
£24,080
Median Price (All Time)
£29,120
Highest Price (All Time)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 22nd Sept 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
30,437 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 22nd Sept 2011, 30,437 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
User Entered:
- nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates hand brake wearing through plates
Passed
On 22nd Sept 2011, 30,437 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
User Entered:
- nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates hand brake wearing through plates
MOT Mileage Trend
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Historics
Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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