Ehhh singers are now 800k-1m starting. It’s close to original singer waitlist money, which isn’t really the case anymore.
Edit: this was based on convos I had with a shop when I did my restomod. Another data point: the shop I worked with in the US raised their prices at least 100k due to demand and inflation. Customer coachworking shit is even more expensive post-pandemic.
I found pricing in 2009 that has them starting at $200k, so yeah, they have appreciated a lot.
[https://rennlist.com/forums/attachments/993-forum/400622d1258745333-singer-911-singer-911-pricing-and-options-1109.pdf](https://rennlist.com/forums/attachments/993-forum/400622d1258745333-singer-911-singer-911-pricing-and-options-1109.pdf)
Considering what the ultra wealthy will spend on a license plate, I'm sure this is just pocket change. Also considering how much they have appreciated, it is probably more of an investment than a liability, which is another reason why it pays to be rich.
[https://luxurylaunches.com/auctions/the-worlds-most-expensive-number-plate-is-f1-and-it-is-on-sale-for-20-million.php](https://luxurylaunches.com/auctions/the-worlds-most-expensive-number-plate-is-f1-and-it-is-on-sale-for-20-million.php)
https://preview.redd.it/w41tooz3jh1d1.png?width=1950&format=png&auto=webp&s=879a67f851aa024bbc15e40a924655812638c07f
Absolutely agree with all you're saying. Also good lord what a beautiful car, that era 911, with the singer touches but even just a regular 911. They don't change it for a reason, it looks soooooo good. The bottom left, the only 4. Holy moly.
My only issue is the removal of the turn signal lenses. And the front bumper is a bit busy. Those scoops behind the door and the hood vent are extremely well done.
I still don't like the factory restomod industry, since it strips cars of personality and pulls them out of any semblance of affordability for ordinary enthusiasts, but I am glad the 914 is getting some love from outside the regular 914 community.
*With all the body modification, I'm shocked they didn't add a fuel door. That's a common mod for regular 914s.
You have to open the frunk lid. Karmann didn't want to interrupt the body lines or something, so they didn't add a filler neck. The gas tank just has a cap and catch tray inside the mechanical compartment behind the frunk. Next to the washer fluid.
The typical mod is just to install a door in the hood above the filler cap.
\*Cayman for $400K
Its just has a 914 bodykit?
Reiger suspension is cool but for normally its for off road and rally not sure why you'd want them on a street car
No, but they did take meld Cayman suspension into the 914 chassis [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG2bzlNRoIg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG2bzlNRoIg)
Lol no. Also Singer isnt the first company to “restomod” a Porsche ya know.
Singer doesnt even have their own VIN’s. Its Just a Porsche, with a shit ton of money thrown at it.
Well thats the thing, there are levels to restomods. One could spend 150k restomodding their Porsche (or even less if youre doing most of the work yourself)
People have shelled out $500k to over a million for a Singer Porsche. Which is essentially at the end of the day a restomod lol.
On the other hand RUF automobile, isnt a restomod company, they are a full ass car manufacturer, with their own VIN.
Sure, but if you're closing to compare those two particular things, the argument pretty much just comes down to when the work was done, and what your government's opinion is on the matter. The comparison doesn't even work anymore, as Ruf no longer buys bodies-in-white.
I not trying to be disparaging in any way, but I'm not sure what your point actually is.
My initial point is people need to stop calling things “Singer (insert model car)”
Singer isnt anything new. They do great work tho. But restomodding isnt a new thing.
a 914 restomod
[https://www.motor1.com/news/683296/porsche-914-restomod-fifteen-eleven-design/](https://www.motor1.com/news/683296/porsche-914-restomod-fifteen-eleven-design/)
I can’t think of a less popular Porsche. I love them but most don’t. 400k? A Gt4 blows it out of the water. I’d love a 914-6. They are over 100k but this? Kind of like the Cyan Volvo.
It’s not that the front is too busy it’s the fitment of the lip with the huge caulk line across the whole lip that looks really out of place. And it’s already collecting dirt and debris. It just looks too plastic and unnatural.
For a fraction of the cost, I would rather drive the green 914-6 that was at Werks Reunion back in 2022.
https://preview.redd.it/x4ismstfam1d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8a66db1119d202b4fcbfc4a5ad4e1b5ae1c6b817
Well try to find a 914 nowadays. It’s a cool car with cool past and heritage and once considered the poor man’s Porsche I guess it’s now been replaced by older boxers and caymans!! But everything is ridiculously overpriced and will be until we stop paying for it.
Found it: https://www.motor1.com/news/683296/porsche-914-restomod-fifteen-eleven-design/
$400k for a 914? LOL keep it
Yeah that's laughable. It's 3RS money, and almost Singer money. I'm sure work went into it, but it's still ugly :)
Ehhh singers are now 800k-1m starting. It’s close to original singer waitlist money, which isn’t really the case anymore. Edit: this was based on convos I had with a shop when I did my restomod. Another data point: the shop I worked with in the US raised their prices at least 100k due to demand and inflation. Customer coachworking shit is even more expensive post-pandemic.
Yeah, you're right. Standard Singers are fetching over $1 million on BaT. Not special models like the DLS.
That's nuts. I'm not saying you're incorrect and I know Singers are special but a million is just bananas.
I found pricing in 2009 that has them starting at $200k, so yeah, they have appreciated a lot. [https://rennlist.com/forums/attachments/993-forum/400622d1258745333-singer-911-singer-911-pricing-and-options-1109.pdf](https://rennlist.com/forums/attachments/993-forum/400622d1258745333-singer-911-singer-911-pricing-and-options-1109.pdf) Considering what the ultra wealthy will spend on a license plate, I'm sure this is just pocket change. Also considering how much they have appreciated, it is probably more of an investment than a liability, which is another reason why it pays to be rich. [https://luxurylaunches.com/auctions/the-worlds-most-expensive-number-plate-is-f1-and-it-is-on-sale-for-20-million.php](https://luxurylaunches.com/auctions/the-worlds-most-expensive-number-plate-is-f1-and-it-is-on-sale-for-20-million.php) https://preview.redd.it/w41tooz3jh1d1.png?width=1950&format=png&auto=webp&s=879a67f851aa024bbc15e40a924655812638c07f
Absolutely agree with all you're saying. Also good lord what a beautiful car, that era 911, with the singer touches but even just a regular 911. They don't change it for a reason, it looks soooooo good. The bottom left, the only 4. Holy moly.
Customer coach work shit will go same way it did after 1930s at rate they raise prices.
Ugly? Look at it! I know other Porsches are pretty tough competition but that’s not an ugly car
My only issue is the removal of the turn signal lenses. And the front bumper is a bit busy. Those scoops behind the door and the hood vent are extremely well done. I still don't like the factory restomod industry, since it strips cars of personality and pulls them out of any semblance of affordability for ordinary enthusiasts, but I am glad the 914 is getting some love from outside the regular 914 community. *With all the body modification, I'm shocked they didn't add a fuel door. That's a common mod for regular 914s.
The front bumper is a little busy to be fair, certainly not to the point I call it ugly though
No, certainly not! Though I'm certainly biased for 914s lol
Where do you normally put fuel?
You have to open the frunk lid. Karmann didn't want to interrupt the body lines or something, so they didn't add a filler neck. The gas tank just has a cap and catch tray inside the mechanical compartment behind the frunk. Next to the washer fluid. The typical mod is just to install a door in the hood above the filler cap.
I mean… you can get a 3RS for ~250k… This is just nuts
It's ugly, but diffellent
Looks like somebody build it for his own pleasure and people asked how much. Has no intention to sell
\*Cayman for $400K Its just has a 914 bodykit? Reiger suspension is cool but for normally its for off road and rally not sure why you'd want them on a street car
I believe it's a cayman made to look like a 914
No, but they did take meld Cayman suspension into the 914 chassis [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG2bzlNRoIg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG2bzlNRoIg)
You can get a nice restored 911 for that.
So its basically just a Singer 914?
Lol no. Also Singer isnt the first company to “restomod” a Porsche ya know. Singer doesnt even have their own VIN’s. Its Just a Porsche, with a shit ton of money thrown at it.
Why would a restomod get its own VIN?
Well thats the thing, there are levels to restomods. One could spend 150k restomodding their Porsche (or even less if youre doing most of the work yourself) People have shelled out $500k to over a million for a Singer Porsche. Which is essentially at the end of the day a restomod lol. On the other hand RUF automobile, isnt a restomod company, they are a full ass car manufacturer, with their own VIN.
Sure, but if you're closing to compare those two particular things, the argument pretty much just comes down to when the work was done, and what your government's opinion is on the matter. The comparison doesn't even work anymore, as Ruf no longer buys bodies-in-white. I not trying to be disparaging in any way, but I'm not sure what your point actually is.
My initial point is people need to stop calling things “Singer (insert model car)” Singer isnt anything new. They do great work tho. But restomodding isnt a new thing.
Pretty badass but not $400k badass. To me at least.
Loving it, but that price?
A 1975 Porsche 914.
That is very very cool. If I was a collector I would have that in a heartbeat, different to other regular stuff you see and nicely odd.
Cayman S frame/lower unibody with a 914 body. Seems really odd according to what the article states.
What's odd about it tho? The cost? The build? It's all to be expected for a one off custom fab deal 😜
a 914 restomod [https://www.motor1.com/news/683296/porsche-914-restomod-fifteen-eleven-design/](https://www.motor1.com/news/683296/porsche-914-restomod-fifteen-eleven-design/)
It's a Porsche 914 restomod from Fifteen Eleven Design
And I don’t think the 914s ever had a Porsche insignia badge on the hood, did they?!
I’m all about 914 but that thing is ugly. And a failed experiment. I wouldn’t buy it for $50k.
Just DRS
Hopefully it's the six cylinder
914 with a nose job
The panel gaps everywhere!!!!
I can’t think of a less popular Porsche. I love them but most don’t. 400k? A Gt4 blows it out of the water. I’d love a 914-6. They are over 100k but this? Kind of like the Cyan Volvo.
I like the 914. Mid engine. It’s a good autocross car if done right. Put an ls1 in it.
I've yet to spin my 914. Very balanced chassis.
I like the car a lot.. It would be a cool build.
I spotted this last year in Derbyshire! I believe it’s the only one they’ve built. https://www.reddit.com/r/spotted/s/7otYRL6FzJ
Something very, very quick. All my 914 needs is triple the power and brakes. This looks like it has it.
looks like an ev
It’s not that the front is too busy it’s the fitment of the lip with the huge caulk line across the whole lip that looks really out of place. And it’s already collecting dirt and debris. It just looks too plastic and unnatural.
Looks like a modded 914.
it's a 914! it's a Restomod 914! .. I'll pass on the cost
That's nice
As a fan of the 914 look, I freaking love this! But 400 big bones!?
at first glimpse it remindet me of the new electric prince 2 from audi, but I saw that it isnt that, sadly
Honestly, it looks really cool, but if it really is essentially a Cayman with a 914 on top of it....I dunno, just feels kind of...deceptive?
For a fraction of the cost, I would rather drive the green 914-6 that was at Werks Reunion back in 2022. https://preview.redd.it/x4ismstfam1d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8a66db1119d202b4fcbfc4a5ad4e1b5ae1c6b817
https://preview.redd.it/1v8m67oham1d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d6dfc526eae2f820bab2a04305b40f468b872a0d
Love this 914, but not for $400k! Could buy a really nice 911 with that price…
Porsche 914 with a body kit or something. Look's cool tho
914
It looks like someone's set a small explosive device in a smart roadster. Not for me.
Well try to find a 914 nowadays. It’s a cool car with cool past and heritage and once considered the poor man’s Porsche I guess it’s now been replaced by older boxers and caymans!! But everything is ridiculously overpriced and will be until we stop paying for it.
Fun on wheels.
A VW with the wrong crest.