Description
Singer Nine Le Mans Four-Seater | 1936
Highlights:
– 1.0-litre overhead-camshaft four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Rare four-seater version of the sporting Le Mans, introduced in 1935
– Hydraulic brakes and overhead-camshaft engine, advanced for their time
– Actively used on European tours and events in recent years
– Attended Prescott and the 75th anniversary of the British Singer club this year
The private seller offers for sale this 1936 Singer Nine Le Mans Four-Seater, powered by a 1.0-litre overhead-camshaft four-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. Where most Le Mans models were built as snug two-seaters, this Four-Seater version, introduced in 1935, offers the rare chance to share the pre-war driving experience with three passengers. The car is finished in blue with a matching blue interior, complemented by a wooden dashboard with a full array of period instruments, a fold-flat windscreen, wire wheels, a rear-mounted spare wheel and a folding hood with tonneau cover.
This Singer has not been kept as a static display piece. In recent years it has been driven on tours to Italy, Wales, Normandy and the Belgian and French Ardennes. This year alone it visited the famous Prescott hill climb and the 75th anniversary celebration of the British Singer club, took part in the Eifel-Rundfahrt and competed in the sprint race at Landgoed Marienwaerdt, as the event stickers on its bonnet show. It is a car that has been enjoyed as intended, and it is ready to continue on the classic rally and touring circuit.
In the 1930s Singer was one of the largest British car makers and the main rival of MG in the small sports car market. The Singer Nine earned its Le Mans name after the brand’s class successes at the Le Mans 24 Hours in the early 1930s, and the model became a popular choice for trials, rallies and circuit racing. Technically the Singer was ahead of many of its competitors, thanks to its overhead-camshaft engine and hydraulic brakes at a time when MG still relied on cable-operated brakes.
On the road this makes the Singer surprisingly lively and pure to drive. The free-revving overhead-camshaft engine, the low-slung sporting body with louvred bonnet and flowing wings, and the direct steering deliver a genuine pre-war sports car experience, while the four-seat layout makes it a practical choice for touring with family or friends. With its racing heritage, eligibility for a wide range of historic events and charming period details, this Singer Nine Le Mans Four-Seater is an appealing entry into pre-war motoring.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
