Tag: 964

  • Color Check: Singer Classic Turbo in Azzurro La Plata

    Color Check: Singer Classic Turbo in Azzurro La Plata

    We’re always down for the latest Singer commission around these parts, and the car you see here certainly qualifies. Built to the firm’s Classic Turbo specification, this Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer stylistically builds on the classic G-body 80s 911 yet takes it to a whole other level of cool.

    The paint color, a light blue not altogether far from Gulf Blue, is known as Azzurro La Plata. It features ghosted stripes to add to the sporting appeal. Several photos of the car were posted to their Facebook Page.

    Inside, the cockpit is primarily onyx leather with Alcantara and houndstooth fabric on select surfaces including lightweight, carbon fiber track seats. Light blue accents continue on the inside, including powder blue seatbelts, lower cabin surfaces and portions of the instrumentation.

    In the rear, a harness bar and cross brace includes Singer badge in brass.

    It being a Singer, the car is based on a 964 even though it stylistically now resembles a G-body much more closely. It’s powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged intercooled flat six.

  • Market Find: “Blackwatch Commission” Singer Classic Study Says No Thanks to Woven Leather

    Market Find: “Blackwatch Commission” Singer Classic Study Says No Thanks to Woven Leather

    What: 1990 Porsche 911
    Color: Paint to Sample Oak Green Metallic (oakgrünmetallic; metallic uni; 265 / 22L / 60K; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0ZZZ96ZLS405318
    Mileage: delivery miles
    Price: Sealed Bid
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Los Angeles, CA
    Dealer listing: Link

    The Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer you see here was completed just a few months ago in January 2025 and is virtually new. Built to Singer’s Classic Study formula, the “Black Watch Commission” was built to harken classic Porsches, something you can especially see in the decision to go with tartan seats versus the typical Singer Classic treatment of woven leather.

    Other spec includes titanium exhaust, Öhlins suspension, carbon fiber roof, carbon ceramic roof and more. The car is built to UK specification, but with left-hand drive. The Porsche Oak Green Metallic paint pairs well with satin nickel finished Fuchs style wheels.

    Since the car is so freshly completed (and apparently never delivered), the new owner will benefit from the typical 12-month warranty Singer offers.

  • Introducing the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer

    Introducing the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer

    • Singer’s latest services incorporate a state-of-the-art, 420HP, naturally aspirated flat six, restored and developed by Singer with engineering from Cosworth.
    • Inspired by the rare wide-body variant of the 911 Carrera from the 1980s, and focused on captivating, high-performance sports driving on road and track.
    • Reborn flat six, based on the Type 964’s engine, with 4.0L capacity, 4-valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, water-cooled cylinder heads and air-cooled cylinders.
    • Restored around the original Type 964 monocoque, with chassis strengthening developed in consultation with Red Bull Advanced Technologies.
    • Latest generation ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control, developed with Bosch, combined with selectable drive modes, a manual six-speed gearbox and rear-wheel drive.
    • Four-way, remotely adjustable dampers with electronic damping control for precise sports handling.
    • A big-hearted, naturally aspirated sports car, restored, reimagined and reborn at the request of each owner, with a focus on beauty, craftsmanship and innovation.
    • The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer will be limited to just 100 commissions.

    [source: Singer Vehicle Design]

    LOS ANGELES – The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer represents the latest services from Singer, the California-based luxury specialist that restores and reimagines classic Porsche 911s in collaboration with their owners.

    Rob Dickinson: Singer’s Founder, Executive Chairman and Creative Director explains:
    In the 1980’s you could order a new 911 Carrera with the pumped-up bodywork of the Turbo but powered by the company’s latest, naturally aspirated flat six. It became known as the Carrera with Super Sport Equipment. Our services reference this car and celebrate the era with a vision for an ultimate, naturally aspirated, G model 911, reimagined for the twenty-first century. At its heart is a remarkable flat-six, bringing together our learnings from the last fifteen years, and adding variable valve timing for the first time.

    Notes Mazen Fawaz, Singer’s Chief Strategy Officer:
    “Together with owners we’re celebrating the heritage of the Porsche 911, both for those who read every press report about their hero cars as kids, and for those who were too young to know about these incredible machines the first time around. We only work with the best, so we’ve developed partnerships with companies that have built their reputations at the very highest levels of motorsport and the automotive world. We’re committed to ensuring that every car restored by Singer is an analogue jewel – beautiful and captivating to drive above all else.”

    The restoration process
    The process begins when the owner of a Porsche 911 (Type 964) sends their car to Singer with the request to carry out a personalized restoration. Originally manufactured by Porsche more than thirty years ago, these sports cars have been on the road ever since, covering thousands of miles in the hands of many drivers.

    The first step of the restoration involves the owner’s car being carefully disassembled. The interior is removed, as is the exterior bodywork and all mechanical components, until the steel monocoque (chassis) is revealed. The chassis is painstakingly assessed, cleaned, and prepared so that it is in optimal condition for the next stages of restoration. During this phase, chassis strengthening, developed in consultation with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, is applied to enhance the rigidity of the original Type 964 monocoque.

    Engine and transmission
    The engine in a 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer draws on long experience with the 911 and learnings from the DLS program, where the company’s first four-valve cylinder head was born. This expertise allows Singer to continue exploring the performance potential of the Type 964’s iconic flat-six, on behalf of its clients, through a continuous process of careful optimization and the development of a revised four-valve cylinder head. Singer have jointly developed the execution of this engine with Cosworth, who have deployed their unparalleled experience, specifically in the areas of variable valve timing, combustion chamber design and intake and exhaust path.

    The engine represents multiple firsts. It is the first engine restored for a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer to feature variable valve timing, optimizing drivability at low speeds, and power at high revs. It is also the first naturally aspirated engine restored by Singer to use water-cooled cylinder heads combined with air-cooled cylinders, utilizing learnings from the DLS Turbo program.

    Together, these features help the 4.0L flat-six to develop 420HP and broaden the torque delivery across a wider range of engine speeds, while enabling owners in a growing range of countries to restore their cars through Singer’s services.

    The engine will rev to over 8000 rpm and, to encourage drivers to explore that range, an optimized, six-speed, manual gearbox can be specified, sending power to the rear wheels. A raised gear shifter may be specified with an exposed shift mechanism, underlining the engineering craftsmanship. A newly developed titanium exhaust system provides free breathing for the flat-six and its famous soundtrack.

    Says Dickinson:
    “Porsche offered the option of a wide-bodied, naturally aspirated G model 911 Carrera for drivers in the 1980s. The Super Sport Equipment package was intended for what Porsche described as ‘the connoisseur of high performance’, incorporating uprated brakes and suspension along with its purposeful appearance. If you wanted a whale tail you could have one, if you didn’t, that was possible too. We’ve used this as inspiration for our latest services and as a home for this special engine. Hans Mezger’s masterpiece – restored, reimagined and reborn – is at the heart of the car.”

    Chassis
    On behalf of owners, Singer joined forces with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance engineering arm of Red Bull Technology Group, to increase the strength and torsional rigidity of the original 964 chassis through the restoration process.

    Red Bull Advanced Technologies assessed the 964 chassis using their world-class capabilities in simulation and structural analysis. Their work led to the development of a chassis strengthening system, using composite and steel reinforcement, applied to the 964 monocoque at the beginning of the restoration process.

    The original Type 964 monocoque remains at the heart of the car, augmented with this strengthening to provide an optimized foundation for each subsequent stage of the restoration, with increased rigidity benefitting handling, braking and overall refinement.

    Heritage and cutting edge
    Singer’s experience with carbon fibre enables careful balancing of iconic DNA with cutting-edge engineering and material science. While inspired by the G model cars of the 1980s, the bodywork is reimagined for aesthetic and functional performance. The use of carbon fibre allows reduced mass and enhanced stiffness, further sharpening dynamic responses in the manner that Singer’s clients have come to expect.

    Inspired by the Super Sport Equipment available in period, the carbon fiber body accommodates wide front and rear bodywork. A deep front spoiler optimizes cooling and airflow at the front of the car, while intakes in the leading edges of the rear fenders direct cooling air to the engine compartment.

    The 911 Carrera could be specified in period with or without the famous whale tail rear wing, and Singer’s restoration services allow today’s drivers the same choice. A fixed wing or speed-activated wing manage airflow over the rear of the car for stability at speed. High-performance auxiliary driving lights may also be specified, rising from the front hood when activated and folding down flush when not in use.

    Ground control
    In common with the 911 Carrera cars in period, the dynamic performance of the engine is enhanced with a sophisticated approach to suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres, enabling drivers to cover ground rapidly, where the conditions allow.

    Suspension developed for Singer’s turbocharged services provides the foundation for compliant, sporting handling. New, four-way adjustable dampers with electronic damping control can be adjusted from the driver’s seat and incorporate a nose lift system.
    Carbon ceramic brakes developed through the DLS services may be specified, sitting behind 18” centre-lock wheels, providing deep reserves of stopping power.

    Tyre technology has developed dramatically since the end of the twentieth century and the use of the latest Michelin Pilot Sport tyres allows the restored car to transmit its power effectively to the road. The driver may select from five drive modes (Road, Sport, Track, Off and Weather) to adjust the levels of intervention from the traction control and electronic stability control, depending on the road conditions and their own capabilities.

    Driver-focused interior
    Singer’s restoration and modification services enable owners to personalize the interior presentation of their car according to their personal preferences, through bespoke paint, leather, and material finishes. Lightweight sports or track seats may be requested, providing the perfect driving position in combination with the raised gear shifter mechanism.

    In front of the driver, the familiar 911 instrument layout is reimagined, with hand-built gauges bringing high-watchmaking standards into the cabin. Singer’s mastery of traditional leatherworking techniques allows owners to request stitched and burnished leather seams throughout the cabin for the first time. Technology is incorporated with restraint, allowing for discrete navigation and phone connectivity.

    Personalization
    As with every Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer, the two cars featured in this press release have been personalized by their owners, according to their individual requirements.

    Specification overview – as inspiration for an owner with a touring focus:

    • Type 964 chassis
    • Lightweight carbon fibre bodywork in Celeste Passalacqua with speed-activated rear wing
    • 4.0L, four-valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated flat-six with variable valve timing
    • Six-speed manual transmission
    • Rear-wheel drive
    • Carbon-ceramic braking system
    • 18” centre-lock wheels in white
    • Interior presented in Mars Pink with stitched and burnished leather seams
    • Sports seats with velvet corduroy centres
    • Air-conditioning, navigation and Car Play connectivity

    Specification overview – as inspiration for an owner with a sports focus:

    • Type 964 chassis
    • Lightweight carbon fibre bodywork in Giallo Segnale with fixed rear wing, sports-focused front splitter and high-performance auxiliary driving lights
    • 4.0L, four-valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated flat-six with variable valve timing
    • Six-speed manual transmission
    • Rear-wheel drive
    • Carbon-ceramic braking system
    • 18” centre-lock wheels in white
    • Interior in Black with stitched and burnished leather seams, and Interferenza cloth.
    • Lightweight track seats and rear cross-brace
    • Air-conditioning, navigation and Car Play connectivity

    For ultimate freedom of choice, the owner may specify both sets of front and rear bodywork, with a bespoke flight case, allowing their car’s configuration to be changed as required.

    Testing
    Singer’s restoration services are proven through a rigorous development schedule. Test cars complete thousands of miles of intensive evaluation at some of the most famous automotive proving grounds in the world, including Millbrook in the UK, IDIADA in Spain, Nardo in Italy and the Nürburgring in Germany, where TÜV certification for Singer’s services is carried out.

    Price and availability
    Each restoration is unique. Every owner shares their personal preferences and requirements for bespoke engineering as part of the process of working with Singer to personalize their own 911. Prices for Singer’s restoration services are dependent on the specification requested by each car’s owner. The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer will be limited to just 100 commissions.

    Customer experience
    Singer’s clientèle includes the most discerning and sophisticated drivers in the world. They are supported through the specification, restoration and ownership experience by a world-class team of experts at Singer. In a growing number of markets around the world, local support is available to owners through the company’s Global Partner Network (GPN), incorporating some of the most experienced automotive specialists in the world. GPN support is available in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.

    Notes About Singer

    The correct naming for previous restoration services by Singer is as follows:
    Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic (first presented in 2009)
    Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – DLS (first presented in 2018)
    Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo (first presented in 2022)
    Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – DLS Turbo (first presented in 2023)

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    About Singer
    Founded in California in 2009, Singer represents a philosophy expressed as A Relentless
    Pursuit of Excellence
    . The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 to reimagine bespoke restorations. Singer’s philosophy embodies:

    • A highly personalized approach and exquisite execution.
    • A passionate focus on iconic design and a homage to the world’s most iconic sportscars.
    • Modern engineering and material science combined with jewel-like details.
    • A deep connection with California and its automotive zeitgeist.

    Singer’s automotive services enable owners to restore beautiful, analogue sports cars for the road and track.

    Singer Quick Timeline:
    2009 – Company founded; first restoration presented at Monterey Car Week
    2014 – First all-wheel-drive and Targa restorations completed
    2017 – Singer Reimagined watch company launched
    2018 – DLS services presented
    2022 – Classic Turbo services presented
    2023 – DLS Turbo services presented
    2025 – Introduction of Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer

    We would also like to draw your attention to the following information about Singer:
    Singer is not sponsored, associated, approved, endorsed nor, in any way, affiliated with Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including, without limitation, the Porsche Crest®, Porsche®, and the model numbers and names and the distinctive shapes of the Porsche automobiles, such as the federally registered 911 automobile. Any mention of Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only.

  • EU Market Find: Rare Green-on-Green 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa

    EU Market Find: Rare Green-on-Green 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa

    What: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa
    Color: Oak Green Metallic (oakgrünmetallic; metallic Uni; 22L / 265; Porsche)
    VIN: N/A
    Mileage: 97,006 km, 60,276 miles
    Price: € 129,900
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium
    Link: Garage Vandenberghe

    While the Porsche 911 964 generation was definitely sold in the United States, the last of the primarily hand built and upright headlight air-cooled 911s has become a rare and valuable commodity thanks to the likes of Singer and RWB conversions. Given that, seeking out cars in Europe can not only net more selection, it can also pay a bonus with rare specifications most American buyers weren’t likely to order. We think this green-on-green 1991 911 Carrera 2 Targa qualifies.

    This Belgian-delivered Targa is painted Oak Green Metallic, listed as a Paint to Sample by the dealer. While we know Oak Green was available during the 964 production run at times, we’re not certain about its availability for the Belgian market in 1991 specifically. Regardless, it’s a rare and attractive color on a 964, and that’s made even more appealing and rare with the unexpected interior specification.

    Primarily, the interior specification is most unforgettable thanks to its extremely rare Sherwood Green Leather – optional in Europe, but a rare find to be sure. Other options for this car include English labeling, headlight washers, standard bolster electrically operated seats for both driver and passenger, cassette and coin holder, power antenna and speakers, no amplifier, no airbag, lighting regulation, split rear seat backrest, and velours carpet in trunk.

    You’ll note the same green finish on elements such as the no-airbag steering wheel and shiftknob. Here, in these high touchpoint locations, the green is starting to wear off. These pieces are unobtainium and the car is likely worth more with them still unrestored and in the car, but they’re worth noting.

    The price on this car isn’t especially low for a 964 Targa, but the mileage is also quite low and the specification is highly unique.

  • Speed Yellow Porsche 964 Carrera RS 3.8 Hits RM’s Private Sales Department

    Speed Yellow Porsche 964 Carrera RS 3.8 Hits RM’s Private Sales Department

    What: 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8
    Color: Porsche Speed Yellow (speedgelb; non-metallic uni; L12G / X4 / 12H / 12G; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0ZZZ96ZPS497084
    Mileage: 77,600 km, 48,218 miles
    Asking Price: $950,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Paris, France
    Link: RM Sotheby’s

    Unlike the much more common Porsche 911 Carrera RS of the 964 era, the 911 Carrera RS 3.8 is an actual homologation special. Okay, technically the “plain” Carrera RS boasted a lot of changes consistent with the then-current Carrera Cup series, but the 911 Carrera RS 3.8 was built literally to homologate the car for international GT racing requirements.

    Beginning the with shell of a Porsche 911 Turbo used for its wider track, each car was transported to Weissach’s racing department so that it could be hand built. Lightweighting ensued, limited not just to deletion of unnecessary equipment but also introducing aluminum equivalents of doors and front trunk lid from the RS 3.6. The car’s RS front spoiler got an extra lip for improved downforce, while other changes included replacement of the foglights with air ducts for the oil cooler, a larger adjustable rear wing, plus 3mm gauge glass for side and rear windows.

    Those are just the visual changes. This was a Porsche homologation special after all, which means the chassis got its share of changes too. A larger diameter adjustable anti-roll bar, strut brace, Bilstein suspension, Turbo brakes, reprogrammed ABS, and deletion of power steering all added to the car’s capabilities. Beyond that, it rolled on three-piece 18-inch Speedline Cup wheels in 9-inch width at the front and 11-inches at the rear.

    Under the fiberglass engine cover was the M64/04 3.8-liter flat six. That motor was derived form the same 3.6 as the Carrera RS, though it was bored out to 102mm while stroke was retained. Lightweight pistons with shorter wrist pins and reduced head height were also part of the design, as were six individual throttle bodies positioned close to the inlet ports. There was a custom inlet manifold and larger valves with lightweight rockers, not to mention a twin-pipe exhaust system.

    Only 55 examples of the 911 Carrera RS 3.8 were built, plus another 49 Carrera RSRs, which was enough satisfy the FIA’s homologation requirement of 100 cars. Interestingly, only one road car was required by the rule, though Porsche shrewdly built quite a few more in order to net some additional income. This was, by the way, the 964 era where Porsche was struggling to stay afloat financially.

    This specific car was built in 1993 and is one of twelve examples to be built in Speed Yellow. The seatbacks of the car’s Recaro Pole Position seats were color matched to the body, while the rest of the interior was trimmed in black leather along with contrasting grey seat inserts just as we tend to see in the Carrera RS.

    The car was first delivered to Porsche Zentrum Bielefeld in Germany in October 1993, then was exported to Japan before again returning to Europe in 2007. It’s currently located in Paris, France, though its age would make it an easy import into North America.

  • 1991 “Oppenheimer Commission” Singer DLS Goes Sealed Bid with RM Sotheby’s

    1991 “Oppenheimer Commission” Singer DLS Goes Sealed Bid with RM Sotheby’s

    What: 1991 Porsche 911 DLS “Oppenheimer Commission” by Singer
    Color: Brilliant Blue Metallic (sonicblue; metallic Uni; 896; Mercedes-Benz)
    VIN: WP0ZZZ96ZMS406828
    Mileage: 120 km, 75 miles from completion by Singer in 2023
    Price: Sealed Bid
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Chobham, England
    Listing: Link

    Another Singer DLS has hit the market, this time in a sealed bid sale with RM Sotheby’s. Built as a left hand drive yet UK registered. So, while it’s based in the UK, its age and configuration make it fairly easy to certify and register in other markets like the U.S.A.

    “The Oppenheimer Commission” was named for the Oppenheimer Blue diamond and not for the nuclear physicist. Said diamond is a 14.62-carat rock that is the largest fancy vivid blue diamond classified by the Geological Institute of America ever sold at auction.

    While light weighting and performance was the main mission of the DLS, opulence befitting a gargantuan blue diamond also sort of fits cars costing more than seven figures to build. And, opulent Oppenheimer is, utilizing Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Blue Metallic contrasted with a generous amount of clear carbon fiber coated with navy tint gloss lacquer around the exterior and also throughout the cabin. This is particularly elegant in the blue lettering and striping on the car, subtly contrasting in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sort of way with the Brilliant Blue paint.

    Oppenheimer also sports several one-off features Singer hadn’t tried before constructing it. For instance, the underbody of the car was fitted with underbody protection film. The smoked DLS-specification taillights aren’t one-ff, but they are seldomly seen and reportedly an $18,000 option.

    Inside, the primary leather color is Cream, contrasted with Navy Blue Alcantara that is color-matched to the blue carbon fiber throughout. The car’s carbon bucket seats also get offset navy blue stripes in leather, while the shift knob is maple.

    Singer only built 70 examples of the DLS. Now combine this one owner car’s odometer showing not much more than delivery miles and the opportunity should be obvious. Granted, that the price will be high should also be obvious. Even still, if you want to skip the line then Oppenheimer may be worth watching.

    Listing: Link

  • Market Find: Singer Dynamics and Lightweighting Study at Graham Rahal Performance

    Market Find: Singer Dynamics and Lightweighting Study at Graham Rahal Performance

    What: 1990 Porsche 911 Singer DLS
    Color: Dark Olive (unknown color code)
    VIN: WP0ZZZ96ZLS408205
    Mileage: 1,415 miles (believed since restoration/conversion)
    Price: $3,149,995
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Graham Rahal Performance, Zionsville, IN
    Dealer Listing: Link

    Why We Love It:

    The DLS formula for Singer reimaginings is a remarkable thing. Launched in 2018, it created perhaps the ultimate specification for a classic 911, complete with all-carbon bodywork and 500 horsepower 4.0-liter flat six developed by Williams Advanced Engineering. The car was both incredibly expensive and very sought-after, making for years of waiting to get one or prices in the millions if you can find one (see above).

    Should you wish to skip the line, Graham Rahal can help assist with this Dark Oliver over Antique Tan example. The black-painted Fuchs-like wheels give it an extra unique appearance even amongst other DLS where exposed silver star protrusions are the typical finish applied. That’s all a very tasteful mix, though there’s a premium attached. Check out the link above for more information, photos and contact details.

    When covering these creations from Singer, we usually like to keep track of the Commission or title name given to the car. We’re not seeing one on this car, nor in the listing so if you happen to know then drop us a line or share it in the comments section below.

    Thanks to Kevin Baker for the tip.

  • Singer Shares Düsseldorf Commission

    Singer Shares Düsseldorf Commission

    Porsche reimagineer Singer Vehicle Design regularly shares its creations on social media and has lately been highlighting a car known as the Düsseldorf Commission built to their Classic Services specification that is effectively the original Singer formula that is a love letter to the early F-body 911 era.

    On the outside, the car has been finished in paint-to-sample Düsseldorf Black, with light ghosted Porsche script stripes, a center-mounted fuel filler with side-mounted oil filler.

    At the heart of Düsseldorf is the expected 4.0-liter air-cooled flat six complete with 24-karat gold badging. It drives power to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. For improved stopping power, carbon ceramic brakes were also installed.

    Inside, the car gets lightweight carbon fiber track seats covered in Osprey leather with woven leather seat centers featuring a black stripe and nickel grommets. The woven leather continues on the door cards and dash strip where you’ll also note brass badging. The lower interior section is also trimmed in leather and the rear compartment has been fitted with a racing harness bar.

    Gauges are finished in black with grey markings. The gear shifter has a unique matte, anodized finish. Apple CarPlay navigation and air-conditioning were also part of the build sheet.

    Photos for this story were released by Singer and shared via their Facebook page. They are credited to @singervehicledesign and @drewphillipsphoto.

  • Market Find: 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo in PTS Summer Yellow

    Market Find: 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo in PTS Summer Yellow

    What: 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo
    Color: Summer Yellow (limonengelb; non-metallic uni; 10W / L13K; Porsche)
    Chassis #: WP0AA2967MS480522
    Mileage: 63,826
    Price: $365,000
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Ryan Friedman Motor Cars, Glen Cove, NY
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why We Love It:

    We’re particularly fond of Paint to Sample Porsches built in an era before Paint to Sample was a common occurrence. In this case, the color specification is Summer Yellow over black leather, made even better with 18-inch two-piece Speedline variants of the classic 964-era Cup 1 wheel design.

    According to the dealer’s listing, this car is one of about five to have been built in this color. Whether that means five 1991 Turbos or five 964 Turbos isn’t clear. Beyond that, the early 1990s weren’t robust sales years for Porsche, with only 674 U.S. market 911 Turbos even being sold that year.

    We do notice a few modifications, including an Alpine stereo with single CD player, and that also has bluetooth phone and audio streaming. We’re also seeing what looks like an original equipment 993 style rear window spoiler with built-in LED strip taillight, which may not have been in production in 1991 but is a superior design to the large rectangular third brake light application found in early 964 era 911s.

  • Market Find: Singer Classic Coupe at Barrett Jackson

    Market Find: Singer Classic Coupe at Barrett Jackson

    What: 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Reimagined by Singer
    Color: Green Blood Dark (unknown)
    Chassis #: WP0AB0960KS450700
    Mileage: undisclosed miles
    Estimated Price: No Estimate
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Barrett Jackson Scottsdale 2025, Scottsdale, AZ
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    A dark green Classic Services restoration from Singer Vehicle Design is always a winner in our book, so the 911 you see here that’s part of Barrett Jackson’s upcoming Scottsdale 2025 auction is definitely worth a closer look and a healthy amount of lust.

    We have a couple of questions about this Singer that we’d want to know and don’t seem to see in the listing. For starters, the listing isn’t specific whether it’s a Carrera 2 or all-wheel drive Carrera 4, but we’re deducing it’s the latter? Why, though both versions were sold in the European market, America only got the Carrera 4 in 1989. And while importing Euro market C2s are an “affordable” way into the rear-wheel drive 964 club, we think this is a U.S. car given the Barrett Jackson listing description does mention some damage activity in the CarFax report from 2014, nine years before the 2023 Singer reimagining took place. Even if it was a Carrera 4 from the factory, we suppose it could also have been converted to rear-wheel drive. Ultimately, that’s worth checking.

    Another question we have is the name of the Commission. It seems like each Singer tends to take an identity of its own thanks to a mix of Commission nomenclature or simple nicknames. We’re seeing none in this listing, and for the new owner or the curiosity of Singer aficionados, this would be good to know.

    The color is listed as Green Blood Dark, which isn’t a color we’re familiar with. In photos, it looks darker than a Porsche Irish Green yet lighter than Porsche Brewster Green. Frankly, it doesn’t appear far from Audi Goodwood Green, but ultimately that’s hard to tell from simply seeing photos.

    Want more details on the car? We’ll print Barrett Jackson’s lot description below. Check out their website linked above should you want more details, photos or information on how to bid on the car.

    Details

    [source: Barrett Jackson]

    This 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Reimagined by Singer is powered by a 4.0-liter engine built by Ed Pink and features high-flow catalytic converters. The engine is tuned by an Emtron ECU and features a ceramic inlet plenum to optimize airflow. The exhaust system includes a titanium muffler for weight reduction. This car’s drivetrain includes a 6-speed manual transmission. The body is equipped with a carbon-fiber roof for reduced weight. It has an external center-fill fuel system with a safety cell, and an external oil fill system. The suspension is an Öhlins Sport adjustable system, configured for canyon road use with 2-way adjustability. The braking system includes Brembo calipers with carbon-ceramic rotors. Michelin PS4S tires are mounted. Externally, this Porsche is finished in a custom Green Blood Dark paint with full clear paint protection film, and it also features nickel-plated bumperettes, raised decklid lettering and Singer script badging, all finished in 24-karat gold. The wheels are RS style, with nickel centers and black backgrounds, mounted with open lug nuts. The interior is trimmed with premium leather, including baseball glove-style Connolly Monza leather. The front seats are carbon bucket seats designed for reduced weight and improved support.

    The cabin features black leather for the dash, roll tops, knee pads and pillars, with deviating color stitching. The steering wheel is a Prototipo with a bespoke finish, wrapped in black leather. A Piano Black shift knob is installed, and the carpeted floor mats are trimmed with square-weave in the body color. The gauge cluster is styled after early 911 models, with black faces, green markers and nickel trim. This car is also equipped with a PCRN stereo system with Apple CarPlay, as well as air conditioning. Additionally, the car includes a CTEK external battery charging solution under the front bumper and keyless entry with two custom Singer key fobs finished in Piano Black anodize. CARFAX shows damage report on 03/31/2014: Damage reported, minor damage to left rear and rear; Damage report on 05/10/2014: Damage repairs performed, repairs to left rear and rear.