We missed the second edition of The Beast drivers and riders HBYC meet on sunday but with our 1967 Singer Chamois now back on the road we are ready for the next one,so bring it on Justin,we will lead the pack!
The design has independent suspension,on coil springs all round,check the car its level but just look at the different ride heights of the rear wheels,the near side passenger wheel is actually in a deep gully yet the car stays level.Left click for a larger view.
For those of you who do not know this car,its a creation of the famous Rootes Group and an attempt to get into the growing small car market in the early sixties,they did too,the car was not a huge commercial success as such but in racing and rallys took some very major prizes,in fact even 49 years on they are still doing this now.
The design has independent suspension,on coil springs all round,check the car its level but just look at the different ride heights of the rear wheels,the near side passenger wheel is actually in a deep gully yet the car stays level.Left click for a larger view.For those of you who do not know this car,its a creation of the famous Rootes Group and an attempt to get into the growing small car market in the early sixties,they did too,the car was not a huge commercial success as such but in racing and rallys took some very major prizes,in fact even 49 years on they are still doing this now.
A 1967 Singer Chamois engine bay,with some later sport additions,yes the drive unit is in the back of the car,the transaxle and engine are all made from alloy castings,saving lots of weight and of course supplying weight and power where its needed,who else does this,well Porche and and all F1 cars are a start!
The car has now done over 98,000 miles,thats some 157,000 kms,it is just 875cc by the way (the engine block is not the original) Imp engines and parts are normally in stock should anyone need them,rebuilds and 998cc engines to order.
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