35 YEARS OF 964 INTERVIEW
Entering Singer Vehicle Design’s generously sized headquarters in the Los Angeles metropolitan area is a challenge, chiefly on account of the number of visitors allowed to visit the site being strictly limited. Good things come to those who wait, though — not only were we treated to a guided tour, but we also had time to fire questions at company founder, Rob Dickinson, who was more than happy to take a step back in time and chart the rise and rise of the business.
The Torrancebased facility was inaugurated in 2022 is simply extraordinary, not only in its size, but in its clinical cleanliness and the meticulous organisation of both workforce and project management. All aspects of restoration are gathered under one roof, the building playing host to no fewer than seven paint booths (three double booths and a single unit). Only the dismantling of donor 911s is undertaken away from this pristine working environment. Of course, you’ll be wondering how many donor 964s are on site at any one time. At a glance, we estimate around seventy-five cars are awaiting the Singer treatment. It’s worth remembering, during the 964’s production run (taking place between 1988 and 1994), just 63,762 units rolled off the Porsche production line, making this particular Neunelfer subject to the lowest-volume production of all 911 generations.
Our visit, as well as our chat with Rob, allowed us to better understand
