UK Ebay Pre-War
UK Ebay Pre-War
Check out UK Ebay #4592967650
quite attractive; known history, etc. Peter, Phil do you need another one?
quite attractive; known history, etc. Peter, Phil do you need another one?
Gene Abbondelo
1949 Roadster
1949 Roadster
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WOW very very nice...
For anyone interested in a historical Singer, this is IT, here is the full link, thanks Gene.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 4592967650
For anyone interested in a historical Singer, this is IT, here is the full link, thanks Gene.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 4592967650
Wow! I think this is the car that John Horne had once upon a time. At a current bid of over twenty large Canadian, I think it will have to remain a 'dream drive', but I'd be honoured to own that baby!
Thanks for the heads up, Gene. That is one nice Singer. Too bad it didn't appear at the UK 100...it would have been snapped up. It will probably go to Holland or Germany I suspect.
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'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
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Singer Enthusiast for over 40 Years.
'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
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This car placed 18th at Le Mans in '34. covering 1354 miles in 24 hours at an average speed of 56.5 mph. This would be an interesting car to own and not a bad price as it stands. Reserve not met however.
Peter
Peter
Peter McKercher
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Pre war Singer Specialist and Collector
Automotive Historian
Author of "Racing Roadsters"
Vice President - NASOC
Pre war Singer Specialist and Collector
Automotive Historian
Author of "Racing Roadsters"
This Singer Nine was driven in the ’34 Le Mans race by the team of Barnes and Wisdom and averaged a speed of 57 mph for the 24 hours wearing the number 47. The sister car, number 48 was driven by the team of Black and Baker. These two cars made up the Nine entry for Singers that year.
The cars failed scrutineering the first time round due to the mesh in their stoneguards being deemed too small and their bonnet catches didn’t have safety bolts. All this was corrected in time for the race. Although winning wasn’t on their radar, qualifying for the Rudge Whitworth cup certainly was. By races end, they had taken a one-two placing in the Nine HP class, plus qualified second and third for ‘The Rudge.’
It was an interesting event all ‘round for the team. The support van nearly fell into the sea whilst being loaded on the ferry to France and, once there, the team got lost!
Never mind, once back in England, the Singer boys celebrated their success with salmon and champagne. A promising racing season lay ahead.
In that historical context, this eBay Singer will make a wonderful prize for a lucky bidder.
The cars failed scrutineering the first time round due to the mesh in their stoneguards being deemed too small and their bonnet catches didn’t have safety bolts. All this was corrected in time for the race. Although winning wasn’t on their radar, qualifying for the Rudge Whitworth cup certainly was. By races end, they had taken a one-two placing in the Nine HP class, plus qualified second and third for ‘The Rudge.’
It was an interesting event all ‘round for the team. The support van nearly fell into the sea whilst being loaded on the ferry to France and, once there, the team got lost!
Never mind, once back in England, the Singer boys celebrated their success with salmon and champagne. A promising racing season lay ahead.
In that historical context, this eBay Singer will make a wonderful prize for a lucky bidder.
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Editor & Pre-War Registrar & Canadian Contact -NASOC
Singer Enthusiast for over 40 Years.
'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
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'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
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We are fortunate that the SOC and ASCO have been able to preserve the records and history behind most of these cars and share them with us.
Peter McKercher
Vice President - NASOC
Pre war Singer Specialist and Collector
Automotive Historian
Author of "Racing Roadsters"
Vice President - NASOC
Pre war Singer Specialist and Collector
Automotive Historian
Author of "Racing Roadsters"
Nice also that the Pre-War Officers work so openly and share information with each other between clubs. Friends that go back many years, and not just in the UK.
That's part of what makes enjoying these cars so special and keeping such information at hand so useful to share with others.
That's part of what makes enjoying these cars so special and keeping such information at hand so useful to share with others.
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Editor & Pre-War Registrar & Canadian Contact -NASOC
Singer Enthusiast for over 40 Years.
'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
Editor & Pre-War Registrar & Canadian Contact -NASOC
Singer Enthusiast for over 40 Years.
'28 Senior, '33 & '34 Sports, '36 Le Mans SS & Bantam
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WOW, GBP 27,650.00 (Approximately US $47,972.75) and the reserve was still NOT met, how much did they want for this beauty ?
I can't believe the reserve was not met at that price.
I can't believe the reserve was not met at that price.
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1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
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I thought it would go to $60k. I suspect that's where the reserve was
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Author of "Racing Roadsters"
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Automotive Historian
Author of "Racing Roadsters"
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good thing no one asked me about the car. I would have said a normal 9 Le mans is worth $30, very good show quality ones maybe $33-35...add a few thousands for the history of that car and I would have maxxed out its value at $40k +/- a little.
Guess, I am WAY out of the loop on prices of these things.
Note to others in the club...don't ask Mike to appraise your car
Guess, I am WAY out of the loop on prices of these things.
Note to others in the club...don't ask Mike to appraise your car
Mike Rambour. Site Administrator
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT
1953 Singer 4ADT (sold), 1934 Singer 9 Le Mans, 1934 Singer 1 1/2 4-Seater Sports (sold), 2009 BMW K1300GT