A 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe modified by Singer Vehicle Design completed its custom build in September 2025 and is now offered on dealer consignment in Illinois through Bring a Trailer, showing just 697 miles on the digital odometer since completion.
The Bottom Line
- The 1989 Porsche 911 features carbon-fiber body panels finished in paint-to-sample Sapphire Blue, accompanied by a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine built by Singer Vehicle Design.
- Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a close-ratio six-speed manual transaxle paired with a limited-slip differential, Öhlins adjustable shock absorbers, and Brembo brakes derived from the Porsche 993 Turbo.
- The cabin is trimmed in Oxford Blue Connolly leather with matching woven leather details, air conditioning, and a Porsche Classic stereo featuring integrated navigation.
The Custom Build and Specifications
Founded in Los Angeles in 2009 by former Catherine Wheel frontman Rob Dickinson, Singer Vehicle Design specializes in performance-based customizations of 964-series Porsche 911 models. For this specific commission, the car was stripped down to its steel unibody before receiving welding reinforcements and lightweight carbon-fiber panels covering the fenders, bumpers, front hood, and rear decklid. The exterior is coated in paint-to-sample Sapphire Blue, offset by ghosted side stripes, Porsche lettering in Gotta Have It Green, and nickel-plated brightwork. Additional exterior details include an external fuel filler cap centered in the hood, an external oil filler cap on the right-rear quarter panel, bi-xenon headlights, polycarbonate front lenses, and bullet-style side mirrors. The entire body is protected by a layer of paint protection film applied during the build process.
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The car rolls on 17-inch Fuchs-style front wheels and Minilite rear wheels finished in nickel with gold-accented open lug nuts, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires measuring 225/45 up front and 265/40 in the rear. Handling upgrades include a body-color front strut brace, Öhlins two-way adjustable dampers with aggressive road tuning, and drilled and ventilated Brembo rotors clamped by Gotta Have It Green calipers bearing black Porsche lettering. The air-cooled flat-six engine was rebuilt to a displacement of 4.0 liters, featuring individual throttle bodies beneath a ceramic-coated intake plenum. Singer rated this powerplant at 390 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque, which exits through a dual-center exit exhaust system equipped with a titanium muffler.
Interior Appointments and Documentation
Inside the cabin, eight-way adjustable Recaro touring bucket seats are wrapped in Oxford Blue Connolly leather with leather-weave striped inserts and nickel-plated ventilation grommets. Matching woven leather covers the dashboard fascia, door panels, and rear seats, while black leather trims the dash top, door caps, and parcel shelf. Amenities include automatic climate control, power windows, drilled footboards and pedals, door armrests with integrated storage compartments, and a Porsche Classic radio with navigation. A MOMO steering wheel wrapped in black leather with a green center stripe sits in front of early-style instrumentation, featuring an 11k-rpm tachometer with a body-color dial and Light Ivory markings alongside a 190-mph speedometer, a clock, and auxiliary gauges.
| Vehicle Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0-Liter Naturally Aspirated Flat-Six (390 hp / 315 lb-ft) |
| Transmission | Close-Ratio Six-Speed Manual Transaxle with LSD |
| Suspension & Brakes | Öhlins Two-Way Adjustable Dampers, Brembo 993 Turbo Brakes |
| Exterior Finish | Paint-to-Sample Sapphire Blue with Gotta Have It Green Lettering |
| Interior Trim | Oxford Blue Connolly Leather with Leather-Weave Inserts |
The vehicle is accompanied by manufacturer’s literature, build sheets, and accessories. Documentation includes a Carfax report carrying an initial entry from November 2022, which is free of any reported accidents or damage.
