12th Nov, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle November 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1951 Singer 9 Roadster 4AB
***NO RESERVE*** Restored example of this scarce post-war British four-seater roadster
Registration - LDD 336
Chassis No. - 4AB3922V
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 50,000
This notably fine-looking post-war Singer is one of only c.1000 4AB models built by the company. It was despatched new to the supplying dealer, G. Healey & Son of Gloucester, on October 25, 1951, and issued with the registration ‘LLD 336’ the following month. The Roadster is understood to have been fitted with a larger 10hp OHC engine at some stage, otherwise little is known of its history until it was discovered in a mothballed state in 1986 by the previous owner. He finally managed to purchase the car in 2017 and treated it to a major renovation the following year. The work included: rebuilding the ash frame; stripping and Wax Oyling the chassis; renewing the interior trim, hood, tonneau cover and wiring; and reconditioning the engine. The vendor purchased the almost completed but non-running car from an auction in 2021, and has subsequently refurbished the starter motor, dynamo, distributor and carburettor, and now presents it for sale in full working order. He considers the four-cylinder engine, roadster bodywork, red paintwork and red-piped back vinyl upholstery to now all be in ‘excellent’ condition, and classes the four-speed manual transmission as ‘good’. He adds that the Singer ‘runs and presents well, the only known fault being that the clutch occasionally sticks, though is easily freed’. Though not warranted, the indicated mileage of just 50,050 is believed to be genuine. ‘LDD 336’ comes complete with side screens, wood-rim steering wheel, tow-hook, a pair of auxiliary lights, splendid period bonnet mascot and history file.
The Singer 9 Roadster was a two-door, four-seat convertible version of the Bantam saloon and first sold in 1939. The traditional body comprised alloy panels fixed to a wooden frame. Power came from a version of the 1074cc four-cylinder OHC engine found in the Bantam. The model re-emerged virtually unchanged after the war, and remained so until the 4A variant of 1949. This featured a Solex carburettor in place of the original SU and benefited from a four-speed gearbox. The 4AB model produced between 1950 and 1953 sported a new chassis with independent coil spring front suspension and a mix of rod and hydraulic brakes.
In summary:
- A fully restored example presented in pristine order throughout
- The indicated mileage of 50,050 is thought to be genuine
- One of only c.1000 4AB models made
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - LDD 336
Chassis No. - 4AB3922V
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 50,000
This notably fine-looking post-war Singer is one of only c.1000 4AB models built by the company. It was despatched new to the supplying dealer, G. Healey & Son of Gloucester, on October 25, 1951, and issued with the registration ‘LLD 336’ the following month. The Roadster is understood to have been fitted with a larger 10hp OHC engine at some stage, otherwise little is known of its history until it was discovered in a mothballed state in 1986 by the previous owner. He finally managed to purchase the car in 2017 and treated it to a major renovation the following year. The work included: rebuilding the ash frame; stripping and Wax Oyling the chassis; renewing the interior trim, hood, tonneau cover and wiring; and reconditioning the engine. The vendor purchased the almost completed but non-running car from an auction in 2021, and has subsequently refurbished the starter motor, dynamo, distributor and carburettor, and now presents it for sale in full working order. He considers the four-cylinder engine, roadster bodywork, red paintwork and red-piped back vinyl upholstery to now all be in ‘excellent’ condition, and classes the four-speed manual transmission as ‘good’. He adds that the Singer ‘runs and presents well, the only known fault being that the clutch occasionally sticks, though is easily freed’. Though not warranted, the indicated mileage of just 50,050 is believed to be genuine. ‘LDD 336’ comes complete with side screens, wood-rim steering wheel, tow-hook, a pair of auxiliary lights, splendid period bonnet mascot and history file.
The Singer 9 Roadster was a two-door, four-seat convertible version of the Bantam saloon and first sold in 1939. The traditional body comprised alloy panels fixed to a wooden frame. Power came from a version of the 1074cc four-cylinder OHC engine found in the Bantam. The model re-emerged virtually unchanged after the war, and remained so until the 4A variant of 1949. This featured a Solex carburettor in place of the original SU and benefited from a four-speed gearbox. The 4AB model produced between 1950 and 1953 sported a new chassis with independent coil spring front suspension and a mix of rod and hydraulic brakes.
In summary:
- A fully restored example presented in pristine order throughout
- The indicated mileage of 50,050 is thought to be genuine
- One of only c.1000 4AB models made
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle November 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 12th Nov, 2023
Our November auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 11th November,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 12th November, 9am - 12 noon
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