1933 Singer Nine Le Mans

Description

A delightful example of this sporting two-seater; only three owners according to the V5C; running and driving nicely on site 

Coventry-based Singer were one of the big-league players in the early 1930s. Their success was based on quality engineering sold at a reasonable price. They were tough, reliable and although entirely conventional, were definitely a cut above the equivalent Ford or Morris.

The company introduced a Sports model of their successful Nine in order to spice up their marketing, entering works prepared cars into the 1933 Coupe des Alpes where they finished 2nd in class and the Le Mans 24 Hour race where one came an extremely creditable 13th overall - an amazing performance for such a small car.

The factory soon introduced an updated Le Mans two-seater model to celebrate the racing success. This had a hot cam and a large finned aluminium sump fitted to the 972cc ohc engine, along with a counter-balanced crank to better sustain high revs. Mated to this was a close-ratio gearbox which was fitted into a 'dropped' chassis. The Le Mans looked the part too with its faired scuttle, slab fuel tank and twin spare wheels. They went well, topping 70mph with ease.

First registered in Essex in December 1933, this little charmer has had just three owners, according to the V5C. Unfortunately, most of the history for the car has been lost so it is possible that there may have been other owners in earlier years - who knows?

Fitted with a folding hood, useable tonneau cover and sporting some striking blue wire wheels, the car has been regularly driven to the seaside with the current owner's granddaughter over the last two years.

As you can see in the photos, it looks very pretty indeed and has been starting promptly and running well as we have moved it around on site. 

For more infomation please contact james.booth@brightwells.com