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Singer Bantam De-Luxe 1936
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For those who are not familiar with this model, the Bantam Singer Nine is a car which was produced by Singer from 1936 to 1939. It was the first model from Singer to have a pressed steel body. It was offered as a new economy model at the 1935 Motor Show in London, replacing the earlier Singer Nine series.
Singer specialised in making small sports cars during the 1930s and had considerable success in rallies, hillclimbs and races.
This model was built on the underslung chassis that had proved so successful for the Singer Le Mans range and was powered by the same 972cc single overhead cam engine, with a slightly lower compression ratio and a single Zenith side draught carburettor.
The engine generated approximately 25 BHP, which was transmitted through a 3-speed gearbox with synchromesh on 3rd gear.
A pressed steel saloon body with either 2 doors or optionally 4 doors, was bolted to the chassis and the interior was furnished with two folding seats at the front and a rear bench seat.
This car was a design based on the successful Ford “Y” type and looks very similar to the contemporary Morris 8. This early model of the Singer Bantam displayed a mascot in the form of a chromed flying Bantam Cockerel on top of the radiator. This was discontinued in 1937 when sharp mascots were outlawed for the protection of pedestrians.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- Chassis #: LC9738
- Engine #: 8172
- This car was subjected to a $21K + restoration. It is immaculate and extremely rare especially in New Zealand.
- Full restoration history available and comes with car.All timber replaced. All rust removed. Engine reconditioned. New Exhaust. Full Brake reconditioning. Chrome rechromed. New Wiring loom. All instruments restored. Sliding Roof restored.
- Restoration started in 2006 and car was re registered in 2015.
- Original Registration Document available
- Immaculate upholstery – everything was stripped of and recovered.
- Immaculate Rust free body
- Structurally sound.
- Beautiful paintwork.
- The engine starts readily and shows good oil pressure. Drives beautifully.
- All of the instruments are working and direction indicators have been fitted, along with working traficators.
Featuring a 972cc overhead camshaft engine, hydraulic brakes and synchromesh on second and third gears. the Singer was the most advanced car in its market segment and is a delight to drive. It is also now very rare with approximately one hundred and fifty survivors worldwide.
This is the Deluxe model featuring a sliding roof and a luggage grid and both items are still on this car, as is the desirable Bantam radiator mascot.
This delightful Singer would make an ideal introduction to pre war motoring. It can be enjoyed as it is – nothing to do to it.
A great investment. Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered.
TRANSPORT / SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
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DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)
NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.