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Unfortunately, ‘radical’ has never driven a Porsche 911 ‘reimagined by Singer’. Once we were standing on a former airport in England, the weather was, as it often is in England, just terrible, and a drive was out of the question. On a second attempt in Germany, a journalist drove the only available test car deep into a forest, but there was nothing there either. It will work out eventually. That’s why we’re starting a collection, also because there are currently (November 2024) several of these Singer models on offer. We also want to create an overview of the individual models.
Classic Study:
Chassis-Number: WP0ZZZ96ZMS400589 (officially: year of manufacture 1990)
Offered through RM Sotheby’s, Private Sales, £845,000 (November 2024), with this information: «With founder Rob Dickinson being born and raised in Norfolk, building the very first 911 Reimagined by Singer to UK RHD specifications would have been an incredibly special moment. The realisation of that dream is embodied in the very car offered here. Dubbed ‘UK 1’, this was the very first 911 to be reimagined by Singer in RHD specifications for the UK. Like all the early cars, it was fitted with the Cosworth-built 3.8-litre flat six-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, driving power to the rear wheels. Finished in Egg Yolk paintwork over a black leather interior, the car is fitted with comfort seats as well as rear seats and a roll bar and is further optioned with a Becker stereo and navigation system. Upon arrival in the UK, UK 1 was retained by Singer for promotional activities. For many British enthusiasts, this would have been the very first 911 Reimagined by Singer that they had laid eyes upon, as it was driven by Marino Franchetti and Chris Harris for Singer up the hill at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Later that summer, it was tested by Dickie Meaden for Evo magazine and featured on the cover of their December 2015 issue (issue no. 215). Meaden was besotted with the car from the outset, proclaiming in a YouTube feature that accompanied the editorial piece that ‘I had to choose one car, to own and drive from now until the day I die, it would be this’. High praise from one of the leading car journalists in the UK. Since its reimagining, this particular 911 has been driven just under 4,650 miles. With its current owner, the car was serviced by Heritage Auto Works in Berkshire, Singer’s official agent in the UK, in September 2023 and again in May 2024.»
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Chassis-Number: WP0ZZZ96ZLS402183 (officially: year of manufacture 1990)
Offered by RM Sotheby’s, Private Sales, $950,000 (November 2024), with this information: «Dubbed The “Denmark Commission,” this Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer boasts a stunning and exceptionally well-considered and tasteful specification. In Rome Red Metallic, the Denmark Commission not only presents a fitting homage to the red rooftops and brick-lined streets of Copenhagen’s idyllic Indre By neighbourhood, but also an intoxicating blend of familiar Porsche 911 heritage and unexpected exotic character tastefully rendered. The driver’s view of the road? Familiar, if perhaps more finely framed from within the sumptuously tailored cabin. Rocketing to triple-digit speeds with alarming rapidity? Shockingly exotic, although surely anything but unexpected for a Singer customer: someone who demands the best, and wishes to explore the heights of style, performance, and quality achieved when, as Singer puts it, ‘everything is important.’ First restored for its Danish owner in December 2017, the Denmark Commission represents the stellar results of Singer’s Classic Study restoration services, orders for which the company capped at 450 examples. Singer stopped accepting new orders in June 2022. Beneath the Denmark Commission’s attractive colour scheme is a host of impressive chassis upgrades demanded by the commissioner’s exacting taste. Most notably, the car’s original tub has been completely seam-welded. At the car’s heart lies Singer’s hand-built, 350-rated horsepower, 3.8-litre flat-six engine from Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys, California. This remarkable powerplant retains the 964-generation block, while utilising bespoke pistons, cylinders and cylinder heads, crankshaft, camshafts, connecting rods, oil pump, throttle bodies, and intake systems. A speed-activated rear spoiler is integrated within the decklid by lightweight mounts. The Denmark Commission sends its power to the rear wheels via an optional six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. This reimagined 911 can decelerate just as quickly as it accelerates, thanks to the optional Brembo big brake upgrade package. Inside, a pair of optional eight-way electronically adjustable Recaro sport seats are trimmed by Singer’s team of master upholsterers with optional upgraded black woven leather/suede upholstery rendered with their fascinating hand-woven handiwork. This outstanding attention to detail extends through the cabin to a woven leather dashboard trim panel and black woven leather/suede lightweight door cards. The black anodized kick panels are nicely complemented by a matching drilled pedal set, black leather headliner, and black leather dashboard—all of which visually tie-in with the car’s nickel-plated cabin trim and polished Fuchs wheels. Additionally, this incredible Singer build features a modern air conditioning system, optional electric sunroof, Audison Hi-Fi audio system upgrade with removable subwoofer, and an optional adjustable Öhlins suspension system designed to Singer’s exclusive specifications.»
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Chassis-Nummer: WP0AB2966MS411379 (1991)
Auction: Bring A Trailer, Januar 2025, with these informations: «This 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 coupe was modified by Singer Vehicle Design between 2020 and 2023 and was purchased from its commissioning owner by the selling dealer in January 2024. Finished in paint-to-sample blue, the “Step On It Commission” is powered by an Ed Pink-built 4.0L flat-six that drives the rear wheels via a close-ratio six-speed manual transaxle with a limited-slip differential. Additional features include carbon-fiber body panels, individual throttle bodies, Öhlins adjustable shock absorbers, Brembo cross-drilled and ventilated carbon-ceramic disc brakes, staggered-width 17” Fuchs-style forged aluminum wheels with Rosso Mugello spoke accents, carbon bucket seats, Monticello leather-weave interior trim with blue accents, air conditioning, and power windows. Exterior options include body-color rear bumperettes, a brass “Singer” badge atop Rosso Mugello “reimagined” lettering, and a black mesh grille screen beneath the retractable rear spoiler. Additional Singer touches include bi-xenon headlights, polycarbonate front lenses, bullet-style side mirrors, and nickel-plated brightwork. Paint protective film was applied over the rear front fenders and lower rocker panels during the build. The sport suspension incorporates Öhlins adjustable dampers at all four corners with “aggressive road” tuning. The digital odometer shows 68 miles added since completion of the Singer build, eight of which have been added by the selling dealer.»
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Chassis-Number: WP0AB296XRS420240 (officially: year of manufacture 1994)
Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, amfAR Las Vegas 2024, Schätzpreis 1’25 bis 1,5 Millionen Dollar, mit diesen Informationen: «This Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer is number 201 of approximately 450 Classic 964 examples created; Singer Vehicle Design is no longer accepting orders for this compelling specification, increasing this car’s desirability from the outset. Completed in December 2021 on a 1994 911 RS America chassis, it was delivered to Dallas, Texas. Known as the “Highlands Commission,” its original owner specified the desirable 4.0-liter flat-six engine, rated at 390 horsepower. Importantly, in June 2024 Singer refreshed the engine to Porsche Motorsport North America’s latest specifications with new cylinder heads and various other components. A copy of the invoice for this work, completed at a cost of nearly $40,000, also indicates that the Brembo braking system was updated at this time to the carbon-ceramic brakes package, an ebony and walnut Le Mans shift knob was installed, and the exterior graphics were updated with Deep Orange lettering, the original owner having specified no lettering. The Rainette green exterior pairs beautifully with the brown, orange, and black interior featuring Vivaldi leather trim with Vivaldi and Tivoli woven inserts, Tivoli square-weave carpets, and black leather dashboard, upper door trim, knee pads, roof pillars, and parcel shelf. Other features specified by the original owner include a six-speed manual transmission, Ohlins suspension with “Phantom Road” tune, Fuchs/RSR wheels, decklid letters and badge in nickel, Ivory headliner, track seats with nickel gromets and back panels in Piano Black, rear folding seats with seatbelts, drilled footboards, a Momo Prototipo steering wheel, brass dash badge, and air conditioning. “Special Wishes” features stipulated by the original owner include a Deep Orange tachometer with Cream markings and deletion of the door pockets. Any 911 touched by Singer is a mechanical and aesthetic masterpiece, and Singer’s Classic restorations, including the Highlands Commission offered here, sit at the very foundation of the company’s ever-growing legend. With only 2,103 miles showing on the odometer at cataloguing time, this Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer presents as new.»
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«Blueberry»
Chassis-Nummer: WP0BB2963MS440455 (2023, ursprünglich 1991)
Seen at Broad Arrow, Private Sales, December 2024, with these informations: «This Porsche 911 Targa Reimagined by Singer, known as “Blueberry,” represents a stunning reimagination of a 1991 911 Carrera 4 Targa by Singer Vehicle Design. The transformation process was meticulously executed over the course of some 4,500 man-hours. At the core of this reimagined 911 lies an air-cooled 4.0-liter flat-six engine, fully rebuilt with RS+ cams, a CARB-compliant Emtron ECU, a ceramic plenum inlet, and a titanium muffler exhaust system. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, maintaining the original Carrera 4’s all-wheel-drive system. The suspension has been upgraded with an Öhlins sport adjustable system, providing superior roadholding capabilities. Braking performance is enhanced by Brembo brake calipers with high-performance rotors, finished in a bespoke Deep Orange with black lettering. The car rides on duo-tone wheels featuring satin black backgrounds with anodized outer rings. The “Blueberry” also boasts a seam-welded Targa body – an uncommon body style in the world of Singers – painted in Singer’s specially formulated “Blue Blood” exterior finish. This striking color is complemented by ghosted light Blue Blood racing side stripes with Deep Orange lettering, and a matching Deep Orange decklid lettering. The Targa roof is trimmed in a Blue Black Stayfast canvas, while the Targa header, hoop face, and liner are custom-finished in Dark Navy and perforated Orange, respectively. Inside, the Blueberry showcases a thoroughly personalized interior. The primary trim is finished in Orange leather from the Classic Leather Collection, with bespoke weave inserts featuring Dark Navy stripes. The dashboard, roll tops, and knee pads are similarly trimmed in Dark Navy leather, creating a striking contrast of complementary colors. The front passengers are treated to carbon fiber bucket seats while rear passengers enjoy a folding rear seat, providing a touch of practicality. Singer’s renowned attention to detail is evident throughout the rest of the cabin, from the bespoke Prototipo steering wheel wrapped in Dark Navy leather with Orange stitching, to the dash emblem featuring a Singer script finished in Blue Blood. Even the gauge cluster has been customized with Singer Racing White faces, Blue Blood markings, and Singer Orange needles and redline. Modern conveniences have not been overlooked, with the inclusion of air conditioning and a high-end audio system featuring a Porsche Classic Radio Navigation unit with Apple CarPlay, upgraded Audison amplifier, and Dynaudio speakers with a subwoofer. Blueberry stands as a testament to Singer’s philosophy of reimagining the Porsche 911, creating a vehicle that is both a tribute to the past and a glimpse into an alternative automotive future where the air-cooled engine continued to evolve and thrive. With its unique combination of performance upgrades, bespoke design elements, and meticulous attention to detail, this reimagined 911 Targa truly embodies the essence of Singer’s craft. Offered with just 59 miles at the time of listing.»
There is still a lot to come – and we have more exciting vehicles in our archive.
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