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£29,120

1935 Singer Nine Le Mans 'Speed'

United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2014 • Lot 225

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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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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

62688

Odometer:

30,505 miles

Reg Number:

BYT 842

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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...