Lot 1464
 

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Lot details

A 1936 Singer Le Mans 1500, reg CXY 56, black

Chassis no. LM58

Engine no. 157

Odometer 40537

This car is a restored example of the iconic Singer Le Mans with 1.5 litre 6 cyl engine of which only 71 were built.

Singers started as a bicycle maker and ventured as a motor manufacturer in 1905. They expanded and became the main challenger to MG in the thirties producing British Sporting cars In early 30’s Singer designed a small two seater sports the Nine with a 972 cc capacity engine. This proved successful and they went larger by producing the 1.5 litre 6 cylinder Triple Carburettor car which could travel at 70 mph and was timed at 103 mph at Le Mans.

Singer set up their own competition department in March 1933 and success followed including Le Mans, Brooklands,TT and RAC Rally with 1.5lt. Later they were a major player in the trials that were enormously important in Thirties; London Exeter, Lands End, London Edinburgh and Scottish Six Days.

An aside was that Betty Haig drove her 1.5 to Berlin in 1936 and won the Olympic Rally and came home with an Olympic Gold medal

This is an original example of a major 1930’s British Sporting Cars and much of its value is reflected in the history of the marque. The car has undergone extensive restoration, comes will a supporting folder of paperwork and is in excellent fully running order.

Condition Report

Fully running.

High quality restoration to body and mechanical components.

All chrome very good.

Small paint chip to corner of air vent.

Approx. 4” deep scratch to front offside wing.

Aluminium on rearside near arm with small dent (splash guard).

Age wear and crazing to leather seats.

Generally in excellent condition.

Condition reports must be considered as a matter of opinion and not fact.

 

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