This is David Swann's 1933 'Brooklands' Racer, OUI 5670. The car is a recreation of KV 5670, which was the red car of the red, white and blue team cars built by the Singer Competition Department shortly after it was established in April 1933. These cars competed in the Light Car Club Relay Races held at Brooklands in 1933 and 1934. The red and blue cars also raced at Donington Park in August 1933.
David's interest in them stems from his rediscovery of the white team car (19B) in June 2004. Following his unsuccessful attempts to persuade the owner to part company with
David's interest in them stems from his rediscovery of the white team car (19B) in June 2004. Following his unsuccessful attempts to persuade the owner to part company with
19B, and it’s temporary loan to the Brooklands Museum, David's attention focused on tracking down the red team car. He found that shortly after finishing the 1934 Relay Race, the red car was sold to the One Tree Motor Co, Huddersfield.
Their Sales Director, JD Middlebrook, raced it later that summer at Donington Park.
Their Sales Director, JD Middlebrook, raced it later that summer at Donington Park.
