1990 PORSCHE 911 REIMAGINED BY SINGER

KEY FACTS

• A sensational bespoke sports car, boasting a wonderfully well-judged specification, as well as a number of desirable upgrades.
• It is powered by the 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six built by Ed Pink Racing Engines, producing 390hp and 315lb-ft of torque, which drives the rear wheels through a six-speed close-ratio manual transmission.
• This build features sought-after options such as the lightweight track seats, Öhlins suspension, and the Brembo ‘big brake’ upgrade.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This particular Singer uses the chassis of a solid, accident-free UK-market 964 Carrera 2 that was first registered in April 1990. The 964 was still in active use in early 2014, and there is an MOT test on record from January that year showing it passed with no advisories - a testament to the impressive condition of the donor car.
• Between January 2015 and July 2015, the build was carried out at Singer’s Los Angeles workshop, and it was back in the UK by Christmas 2015 with its first owner post-restoration. In June 2016, the car - known as the ‘Newcastle Commission’ - was revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and it was kept by the commissioning owner for around four years.
• The Singer features motorsport-specification carbon-fibre components including the front and rear wings, front and rear bumpers, the bonnet, engine lid and spoiler, and the carbon-fibre roof. The doors remain fabricated in steel as they retain the side-impact safety beams.
• It is finished in Singer Racing White, a very light ivory hue, complemented by ‘ghosted’ Light Blue stripes around the bumpers and flanks, and with blue and black ‘Porsche’ motifs.
• Other exterior details include nickel-plated rear bumperettes, joining the other nickel-plated body trims, and redesigned light housings with polycarbonate lenses and with Hella bi-xenon headlight units at the front.
• This car also has the centre-fill fuel cap and fuel safety cell. Both the engine bay and luggage compartment are smartly trimmed in diamond-quilted blue leather.
• The Singer-specification 4.0-litre flat-six developed by Ed Pink Racing Engines features a bespoke crankshaft, oil pump, custom Mahle pistons and cylinders, Carrillo con-rods, and Xtreme cylinder heads. Its ceramic intake plenum is coupled to custom throttle bodies, while at the exit side there is a lightweight exhaust with stainless steel headers, and with the complete system coated in matt titanium grey with polished tailpipe tips.
• Performance from the 4.0-litre motor is incredible; capable of launching the 911 from 0-60mph in just 3.3 seconds, or from 0-100mph in just 8.2 seconds.
• As well as the most powerful 4.0-litre 390hp engine, this Singer’s specification includes the optional sport suspension with Öhlins dampers, as well as the servo-assisted Brembo ‘big brake’ upgrade derived from the 993 Turbo with 322mm drilled discs.
• It rides on a set of 17-inch Fuchs-style alloys, which have white nickel RSR-type wheel barrels and blue centre petals, and exposed brass-plated wheel bolt fixings.
• In the cabin, this car was specified with the optional carbon-fibre lightweight track front seats, original style folding rear seats, and drilled floor boards and pedals. The upholstery is a combination of blue semi-suede and blue leather. Elsewhere, the optional ‘leatherweave’ upgrade features an incredible woven finish in two-tone blue leather for the seat facings, door panels, rear quarter panels, and the dashboard insert.
• Other fitted options include air-conditioning, iPod Connect, a black suede-trimmed Momo Prototipo steering wheel, and Carrera 3.2-style VDO instrument gauges. The central rev counter is finished in orange, and - in a fun nod to the famous Spinal Tap line - it reads all the way up to ‘11’.

CONDITION

• There is no bodywork damage.
• Its Singer Racing White paint finish is still in excellent order, commensurate with the very low mileage, as can be appreciated in the detailed photo set.
• The interior upholstery is still in wonderful condition, with no perceptible wear or discolouration, and all of the Piano Black trims are also in great shape.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 22 June 2020 at 801 miles since the build, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories.
• All four wheels are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This car was serviced by Tuthill Porsche in June 2020 at approximately 800 miles, which comprised renewal of the engine oil and filter, gearbox oil, and the brake fluid.

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer is an incredible example of the car pitched as “the ultimate expression of the air-cooled Porsche 911”. While many have tried their own take on the ‘resto-mod’ 911, nothing comes close to the design, quality, and attention to detail of Rob Dickinson’s Los Angeles workshop. It blends classic styling with modern mechanicals and technology, as well as unparalleled hand-built craftsmanship. They remain sought-after by discerning Porsche collectors around the world, and this is a rare chance to acquire a right-hand drive car in a stunning specification.

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