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mikeC
Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 1775 Location: Market Warsop, Nottinghamshire
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Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 1:57 pm Post subject: 1967 Singer Chamois Mk2 |
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Introducing my latest acquisition:
It's a 1967 Singer Chamois Mk2, one owner from new, original paint, no welding ever, but been off the road since 2006. I took a gamble and drove it 200 miles from Southend, with no trouble until about 5 miles from home, when the speedo seized up and broke the cable. So that's one more job to add to the list I had already made out! these photos were taken on arrival home:
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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Thats gorgeous Mike
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK
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badhuis
Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 1390 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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That looks gorgeous! A real nice colour combination for the Chamois.
Strange to see it without the the chrome rubbing strips on the rear engine cover, I thought these were standard fitment for the Chamois Mk2.
Watch the water pump. It tends to leak and ruin its bearings after a long standstill.
I have its twin (LHD) sister:
_________________ a car stops being fun when it becomes an investment |
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mikeC
Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 1775 Location: Market Warsop, Nottinghamshire
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Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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badhuis wrote: |
...Strange to see it without the the chrome rubbing strips on the rear engine cover, I thought these were standard fitment for the Chamois Mk2.
Watch the water pump. It tends to leak and ruin its bearings after a long standstill.
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Ha Ha! Well spotted the owner backed into something back in the 1980s, and the replacement engine cover was a Hillman one! The strips are in a box of bits that came with the car, along with the Singer badge, but unfortunately the bright trim that goes around the numberplate is missing ...
Fortunately a load of items, including the water pump, have been replaced in the recommissioning done to put it on sale.
It's great to drive, Rick - just like a modern day Austin Seven with brakes |
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mikeC
Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 1775 Location: Market Warsop, Nottinghamshire
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:30 am Post subject: |
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Nothing much to report on the Chamois - it gets out and about, and gives the occasional spot of bother, but basically it goes well and is great fun; here's a couple of photos taken in Derbyshire yesterday:
_________________ in the garage: 1938 Talbot Ten Airline
Recently departed: 1953 Lancia Appia, 1931 Austin Seven, 1967 Singer Chamois, 1914 Saxon, 1930 Morris Cowley, 1936 BSA Scout, 1958 Lancia Appia coupe, 1922 Star 11.9 ... the list goes on! |
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