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40 - 1933 SINGER NINE SPORTS LE MANS** No reserve Chassis number …
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Estimate €25,000 - €35,000
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1933 SINGER NINE SPORTS LE MANS** No reserve Chassis number 48051 Traceable history from first registration Numerous original parts French registration document The British manufacturer Singer, based in Coventry, made its mark on the history of endurance racing in the 1930s and 1940s. No fewer than 26 of the brand’s cars lined up at the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 1933 and 1949, achieving numerous top finishes in the overall standings as well as on the podiums of the Performance Index and the 1,000 and 1,500 cc categories. Chassis 48051 is listed in the brand’s register as the second oldest surviving ‘Nine Sports’. Its configuration is identical to the official model driven by Barnes and Langley, which finished 13th overall in the 1933 24 Hours of Le Mans. Delivered new in 1933 to a London doctor, the car was originally finished in dark green with ivory-coloured wings and spoked wheels. In 1940, it became the property of John Henry Dickens and his wife, who used it regularly, including during the war years when it was fitted with blackout headlights. Period photographs documenting this period accompany the historical file. In 1962, the vehicle was sold to their neighbour, Peter Jones. He undertook an initial restoration, entrusting the upholstery work to his wife and, in 1965, applying a light green paint finish combined with ivory-white wings. In August 1978, the Singer joined the collections of the Llangollen Motor Museum under the direction of its curator, Alfred Broadhurst. The car was acquired by its next owner in November 1985, the date of its importation into France. Its registration in France was facilitated by a written intervention from Jacques Savoye, the long-standing importer of Singer cars from 1934 to 1963 and a leading figure in the Chambre Syndicale des Importateurs, who officially certified the authenticity of the chassis for its approval by the French Ministry of Transport. The new owner then carried out a complete restoration, applying an ivory body colour and apple-green wings, two colours matching the period colour chart. Between the late 1980s and the 2010s, the couple who owned the car took part in nearly 200 events, rallies and concours d’élégance across Europe (Le Mans, Coventry, Stamford, Brussels, the Netherlands). To ensure reliability given this frequent use, several technical modifications and improvements were carried out over the years. The major modification involves the removal of the original 972cc Singer engine with overhead camshaft, replaced by an original Morris engine block prepared to fit in its place. The original Singer powertrain has, however, been retained and will be supplied with the car for sale. The vehicle changed hands for the last time in 2018. Having seen little use in recent years, this cycle-car, preserved in good overall cosmetic condition, will require a standard mechanical service before returning to the road. It is presented complete with its soft top. This 1933 Singer Nine Sports Le Mans represents a rare opportunity to acquire a cycle-car eligible for the most prestigious historic events. Recognised as the second oldest recorded example of its kind, this British-built model boasts a continuous provenance dating back to its origins. **Sold on behalf of a member of SAS Osenat. 1933 SINGER NINE SPORTS LE MANS Serial number 48051 Documented history since new Numerous original parts French registration certificate The British manufacturer Singer, based in Coventry, made its mark on the history of endurance racing in the 1930s and 1940s. No fewer than 26 cars from the brand competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 1933 and 1949, securing numerous top finishes in the overall standings as well as on the podiums for the Performance Index and the 1,000- and 1,500-cc classes. Chassis 48051 is listed in the brand’s registry as the second-oldest surviving “Nine Sports”. Its configuration matches the official model driven by Barnes and Langley, which finished 13th overall in the 1933 24 Hours of Le Mans. Delivered new in 1933 to a London doctor, the car originally featured a dark green paint scheme with ivory-coloured fenders and spoked wheels. In 1940, it became the property of John Henry Dickens and his wife, who used it regularly, including during the war when it was fitted with blackout headlights (Black-Out). Photographs from the period documenting this time accompany the historical file. In 1962, the vehicle was sold to their neighbour, Peter Jones. He undertook an initial restoration, entrusting the upholstery work to his wife and applying a light green paint job paired with ivory-white fenders in 1965. In August 1978, the Singer joined the collections of the Llangollen Motor Museum under the direction of its curator, Alfred Broadhurst. The car was acquired by its next owner in November 1985, the date of its importation into France. Its registration in France was facilitated by a written statement from Jacques Savoye, a historic importer of Singer automobiles from 1934 to 1963 and a prominent figure in the Chambre Syndicale des Importateurs, who officially certified the authenticity of the chassis for its approval by the French Ministry of Mines. The new owner then carried out a complete restoration, applying an ivory body colour and apple-green fenders, two shades consistent with the period colour chart. Between the late 1980s and the 2010s, the couple who owned it took part in nearly 200 events, rallies and concours d’élégance across Europe (Le Mans, Coventry, Stamford, Brussels, the Netherlands). To ensure reliability for this frequent use, several technical modifications and upgrades were carried out over the years. The major modification involved removing the original 972 cc Singer engine with overhead camshafts and replacing it with an original Morris engine block that was prepared to fit in its place. The original Singer powertrain is, however, retained and will be included with the car for sale. The vehicle changed hands one last time in 2018. Having seen little use in recent years, this cycle-car, preserved in good overall cosmetic condition, will require a routine mechanical overhaul before returning to the road. It is offered complete with its soft top. This 1933 Singer Nine Sports Le Mans represents a rare opportunity to acquire a cycle-car eligible for the most prestigious historic events. Recognised as the second-oldest recorded example of its kind, this British-built model boasts a continuous provenance dating back to its origin.
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