+Ashton Murch Yes but give a fork about your 4wd Self driven boring ass automatic supercar. I hope your trying to troll because clearly you know nothing about cars. GET OFF THE EVO CHANNEL!
+MotorsportMonkey I think he was joking. Hence the remark in quotes. There's lots of UA-cam videos showing all the handiwork of Singer and it's clear the price is justified.
Truly an automotive work of art. When he says 4,000 hours go in to it (not including the cost of all the parts and a donor car), it doesn't even seem like a bad deal.
Meaden's last sentence was just spot on and beautiful. Combine it with the music and the last shot, and it got my eyes all watery and crap. Damn onions..
I love cars. I am obsessed with them. Old and new. I was born in Southern California and, in high school, I loved pulling my Volkswagen Beetle into the driveway to wash it on warm breezy day. Fast forward 15 years. I moved to NYC to be an artist. I am carless and it's killing me. I feel stuck. Trapped on this island with no way out. Rental cars are not the answer. They are lifeless. My only respite is to spend countless hours researching and dreaming about cars through this inflexible glowing screen. From the Toyota Prius to the Rolls Royce Phantom, all cars are noble expressions of human engineering, ingenuity, and creativity. For me, however, there is one car that sits at the apex of all others. If I can own just one automobile in the world it would be a Porsche by Singer, specifically the 911 Targa. I do not say this flippantly. Yes, the 911 Targa is a masterpiece at the level of Michelangelo's Pieta. It is rolling sculpture. Every curve, every detail is excruciatingly crafted. It is so beautiful that, upon a glance, Medusa herself would turn to stone. My hairs stand up on the back of my neck. My arms and legs go numb. My whole body trembles. I weep. In the end, I don't know how I will ever be able to afford a Porsche by Singer. Yes, like the author of this video, if I could choose just one car to own and drive for the rest of my life, it would be a Porsche by Singer. Now my dream becomes my nightmare...
What you believe is what you receive, if you believe you will never afford a singer you are right . Its quantum physics stuff take a look at Abraham Hicks and others .
I'm not a 911 guy, but money no object i'd order a Singer for absolutely fucking sure. Not only are they built by amazing people using VERY cool materials. they also look like a best case scenario of how i saw a 1970's 911 RS or similar when i was a kid, which means amazing.
Let's be honest, no one needs a car that costs $450k. If you're buying something that is a luxury, the "cost per whatever" metric is irrelevant. If I were mega-rich I would buy one of these first before I even contemplated a contemporary bonkers-fast car (Ferrari 458/488, Porsche GT3/RS/Turbo, Mclaren 650). Perfection.
I will never be able to afford one of these, but if I could, I would. I find the Singers just achingly beautiful, and I admire everything about the way in which they are conceived, designed and built.
If Singer are selling them for £450k then they're clearly worth it to some lucky people. I think the question should be "are they £300k better than the best Porsche from the factory?" Often things can be greater than the sum of its parts. Take a very expensive watch. It doesn't keep time better than a Casio. But they are nice to own, look at. touch.
+Del Johnson It would certainly be a delightful problem to have. The Singer, IMO, is more beautiful than any of the current production Porsches, but I'd rather have a 991 GT3 RS or Turbo S for that kind of money.
+Jack Naylor Good luck finding a nice 964 for £20k! Unlikely in this new reality! But I agree with the sentiment and to be honest, engine aside which is a bit special in the SInger, my personal taste would be a less modified looking car. So a 964 made good is a nice idea.
All these comments arguing about price and power and comparing Singer to cars like a 458 or GT3 RS. They just simply aren't in the same class. Hate plugging someone else's work here but CH has a nice long video that goes a bit more in depth on how these Singer 911's came to be and what goes in to each and every car. It's incredible. And if you still feel the need to compare this to cars that cost much less after watching CH's video, well, you just don't understand what these 911's are all about.
The guy clearly loves his 911s and I get everything he says about the car being bits and pieces of the best 911 imaginable. Yes, Porsche makes great cars even now, but there's something visceral and emotional about air cooled engines in the early cars. The Singer 911 amps up all the good things about the 964 and leaves out the bad, like snap-oversteer handling and leaky engines. Worth every penny, I'd say.
I did. This video (that I saw, how lovely), gives you a price for the 300k version on the UK. All I'm doing is letting you know there's still a more expensive model. Forgive me for commenting on a video. :)
thank you evo for this video that car is such a lovely piece and a big compliment to dickie meaden you have the capability to present the cars not only in a technical way but in a way that makes me want to go out on the street sit behind the steering wheel and go for a ride by myself just to feel the pure joy of driving a car
Do the math: $450,000 at over 4,000 custom fabrication hours Singer is barely charging over $100/hour labor. In a field of custom and bespoke construction and materials that is an insanely great deal. Absolutely warrants the price of purchase.
comments that say you can buy 2 or 3 of these instead of the singer miss the point those cars are good this is a masterpiece and by the way will only appreciate in value i think
£450,000 for 4,000 hours work? That's £112.50 per hour - cheaper than most London main dealers labour charge and that's without parts! Seriously, this car is a work of art. See the /drive vid with Chris Harris and then make your mind up. As well as everything you can see, everything you can't see is - wiring harness for example - made the best it can be. Of course it's not the cheapest way to get from A to B, a regular 911 isn't either, but it is one of the best ways in which to do it. Def on my lottery win list!
What a lovely car and what a surprising lovely video. It is really exciting to see a professional car journalist to be overwhelmed. In my opinion the car itself is just: a masterpiece. I will never be able to afford one, but would be great to have the chance to see one live.
Well done Mr Meaden. What a car! To me it would also be the car to have until my grave, just like you. The beauty, the sound the fantastic detailing make this so much more than just a car. All of these people that say, 'My GTR would monster it', well I am sorry, you have completely missed the point. Great review of one of man's greatest ever cars.
Since 993,the 911 is more and more bigger but it is not get any better looking than before. I think the 930 turbo is the best looking 911. SINGER just know it and make car like it. Simply perfect
Great video Dickie...the cars cost 400-600 USD (plus your 964) due to all the options available. engine, targa, seats, suspension etc. I am one of the insane folks who laid down the cash...I am not a banker and didn't come from money. Their are times when I question the price...then I get in the car and drive it and all those thoughts disappear. Next to competitive racing (or having sex when you're 17) it can rally the same emotions. I feel certain Rob and the boys do not make a killing on these and I don't think that is why they are in this game...Rob is wonderfully mad and measures his success on how perfect the car is and not how much he puts in his pocket. They are also magnificent after the sale...not just out the door and out of mind. Not too concerned with price going up or down as this is one car that I will not be letting go.
+mx19idlewilder +Alex Karim according to Shazam it's Cure Sleepless Nights by the Sleep Music System as can be found on iTunes for the full album 'Sleep Music - Best of 101 Songs for Sleeping'. And this just isn't a joke :)
I'll never be able to afford a fraction of one of these. I'm so glad some people can. Fuck they're beautiful. I want the Singer blokes to do really well. Anybody that loves a machine so much as to put 4,000 hours in to producing the most sublime product they can deserves to.
I really should get the magazine subscription again, once i get myself out of debt, vids are great but real car journalism is best expressed in the magazine format. I loved Chris Harris' writing when he worked there, but they have a real good collection of great writers
+zaco21 I love trolls. Trolls that have nothing in their lives. Trolls that should, really stay under their little bridges. Unless however, they want to pop out into the real world and see how normal people behave...
Just shows that the best, or in other words perfection, equals the right amount, not necessarily the most which then equals too much. This Singer is obviously the best. I understand and share your enthusiasm 😎
Its not fair that this thing costs so much haha I'd do anything to have one. I dont know what it is about Singers but I think they're awesome. Im only 21 so its not like I grew up with what are now a day classic Porsche 911s but they're just so damn cool
I can never love another car as much as I love this car. In fact I will never love anything as much as I love this car. In white like a bride. Grow old together and love her every single day.
What a beautiful machine. Shame about the price, but it's not hard to see where the money goes for me. Agree 100% with Meaden, if I had the $$$ I would go straight past the Ferrari/McLaren et al. dealerships and get one of these....
I like Catchpole's style of narrative better but I think EVO us doing a great job despite being without Metcalf anymore. I always watch this and XCAR, Chris Harris,etc.
For the absurdly rich who also happen to be 911 geeks, there's nothing better than this. But for most people who will ever be able to afford a true high-performance car to begin with, the factory cars are very, very nice. I'd love to just have a new Carrera 4S but, alas...
I thought he was gonna say like 130k, but 450k?! You can get a diamond encrusted Phantom for that, I'm sure it's great to drive but my god. I'd just get an 80's 911 and a house instead.
4000 hours of work done by master craftsman… it’s worth every penny. My old neighbour was a modest man who owned 5% of oil giant BP, he had a 600k house but a 20 million pound garage. That included a F40, F50, enzo and of course, one of these beauties.
Anybody that says but you can get Xcar for X$s and it will do Xthings to this car...you are missing the point wholly. This car is meant to make grown men weep.
The fact that they replaced most of the sheet-metal with carbon fiber, makes the price more sensible. Cars are about experience... so cost is relative.
The world is a better place with Singer Porsches in it
+555 Gear I have seen the green "Texas" Singer in person. All of the curves were simply elegant.
Any video about Singer Porsches is an instant watch.
This car is meant for real enthusiasts, so please people stop talking about its 450k price.
+Hea Mees "yo but you can get a GTR for 100k and it will smoke this thing so bad"
+Ashton Murch Yes but give a fork about your 4wd Self driven boring ass automatic supercar. I hope your trying to troll because clearly you know nothing about cars. GET OFF THE EVO CHANNEL!
+MotorsportMonkey I think he was joking. Hence the remark in quotes.
There's lots of UA-cam videos showing all the handiwork of Singer and it's clear the price is justified.
QuickQuips I thought that was enough to be obvious. I guess not LOL
+Ashton Murch people are stupid
Truly an automotive work of art. When he says 4,000 hours go in to it (not including the cost of all the parts and a donor car), it doesn't even seem like a bad deal.
Meaden's last sentence was just spot on and beautiful. Combine it with the music and the last shot, and it got my eyes all watery and crap. Damn onions..
I call them allergies.
I'd have this over any current Porsche.
You and everyone else :p
easy. driven old and new ones. this has the best of both x 1000
I firmly believe this is the greatest car in existence
EVO films like this will always hold a special place in my heart.
Meaden's last sentence then that last shot with the music gave me chills...
I love cars. I am obsessed with them. Old and new. I was born in Southern California and, in high school, I loved pulling my Volkswagen Beetle into the driveway to wash it on warm breezy day.
Fast forward 15 years. I moved to NYC to be an artist. I am carless and it's killing me. I feel stuck. Trapped on this island with no way out. Rental cars are not the answer. They are lifeless. My only respite is to spend countless hours researching and dreaming about cars through this inflexible glowing screen.
From the Toyota Prius to the Rolls Royce Phantom, all cars are noble expressions of human engineering, ingenuity, and creativity. For me, however, there is one car that sits at the apex of all others.
If I can own just one automobile in the world it would be a Porsche by Singer, specifically the 911 Targa. I do not say this flippantly. Yes, the 911 Targa is a masterpiece at the level of Michelangelo's Pieta. It is rolling sculpture. Every curve, every detail is excruciatingly crafted. It is so beautiful that, upon a glance, Medusa herself would turn to stone.
My hairs stand up on the back of my neck. My arms and legs go numb. My whole body trembles. I weep.
In the end, I don't know how I will ever be able to afford a Porsche by Singer. Yes, like the author of this video, if I could choose just one car to own and drive for the rest of my life, it would be a Porsche by Singer. Now my dream becomes my nightmare...
What you believe is what you receive, if you believe you will never afford a singer you are right . Its quantum physics stuff take a look at Abraham Hicks and others .
I’ve been driving Porsches as my daily drivers for 40+ years and I feel exactly as you do. There’s just nothing better!
There is only one word to define this car. Exquisite.
I've seen a couple of videos of them being built. to me it's basically almost everything we want to do to our own cars, as car enthusiasts.
I'm not a 911 guy, but money no object i'd order a Singer for absolutely fucking sure. Not only are they built by amazing people using VERY cool materials. they also look like a best case scenario of how i saw a 1970's 911 RS or similar when i was a kid, which means amazing.
I never get bored of this video. There’s nothing contrived or showy, just great video work and an honest journalist talking from the heart
Let's be honest, no one needs a car that costs $450k.
If you're buying something that is a luxury, the "cost per whatever" metric is irrelevant. If I were mega-rich I would buy one of these first before I even contemplated a contemporary bonkers-fast car (Ferrari 458/488, Porsche GT3/RS/Turbo, Mclaren 650). Perfection.
Absolute dream car, Poetic review, great stuff thank you for this one EVO!
I WANT A HIGH RES WALLPAPER OF THE ENDING SHOT!!!!
Every time I see a new video about a Singer Porsche, I just have to watch it. Such an amazingly well put together car!
Huge amount of money and I've never been a 911 fan, but I'd definitely have one.
The music made it all. Class af
What a stunning machine.
Also, what is this beautiful music, please?
Did you find it?? :)
Balance of power - Paul Mottram is the song name
Wow thank you so much have been trying to find it since this video came out
@sodazman, thanks you!! 8 years later!
I will never be able to afford one of these, but if I could, I would. I find the Singers just achingly beautiful, and I admire everything about the way in which they are conceived, designed and built.
If Singer are selling them for £450k then they're clearly worth it to some lucky people. I think the question should be "are they £300k better than the best Porsche from the factory?" Often things can be greater than the sum of its parts. Take a very expensive watch. It doesn't keep time better than a Casio. But they are nice to own, look at. touch.
+Del Johnson It would certainly be a delightful problem to have. The Singer, IMO, is more beautiful than any of the current production Porsches, but I'd rather have a 991 GT3 RS or Turbo S for that kind of money.
But you would still need to spend £450k if you wanted one in the UK. Which is where i live.
Agree to disagree. Out of curiosity, what are your thoughts on the new Ferrari F12tdf?
***** Glad we could agree on that.
it's like buying awesome automatic watch. Totally worth it.
Your smiles throughout say it all Thin Dickie. Great film.
could never afford the 450k. Maybe buy a 964 for 20k and spend 50k on it to get as close as possible
+Jack Naylor Dear Jack, good luck finding a 964 for $20K
astrolee23 Dear Astrolee, I was talking about ££££
+Jack Naylor Good luck finding a nice 964 for £20k! Unlikely in this new reality! But I agree with the sentiment and to be honest, engine aside which is a bit special in the SInger, my personal taste would be a less modified looking car. So a 964 made good is a nice idea.
Yes Jack I was referring to £££, have a nice day.
+TechStyle It's 450k pounds... not USD
One of the most beautiful car+scenery videos on UA-cam!
All these comments arguing about price and power and comparing Singer to cars like a 458 or GT3 RS. They just simply aren't in the same class. Hate plugging someone else's work here but CH has a nice long video that goes a bit more in depth on how these Singer 911's came to be and what goes in to each and every car. It's incredible. And if you still feel the need to compare this to cars that cost much less after watching CH's video, well, you just don't understand what these 911's are all about.
The guy clearly loves his 911s and I get everything he says about the car being bits and pieces of the best 911 imaginable. Yes, Porsche makes great cars even now, but there's something visceral and emotional about air cooled engines in the early cars. The Singer 911 amps up all the good things about the 964 and leaves out the bad, like snap-oversteer handling and leaky engines. Worth every penny, I'd say.
almost cried at the end...dramatic music for a dramatic car.
Super review from Dickie, as always. Like his style!
That is the most beautiful car I've ever seen, and if could afford it...it would be the one car I could live with forever as well. Great video!!!
The madness that is Singer. Absolutely stunning....
And this would be the 'Low End' version, the modest 300k$. They make a 500k$ one as well. Worth. Every. Penny.
+Bruno Oliveira did you even watch the video?!
I did. This video (that I saw, how lovely), gives you a price for the 300k version on the UK. All I'm doing is letting you know there's still a more expensive model. Forgive me for commenting on a video. :)
+Bruno Oliveira didnt he say it was 480k?
450
pounds £
thank you evo for this video
that car is such a lovely piece
and a big compliment to dickie meaden you have the capability to present the cars not only in a technical way but in a way that makes me want to go out on the street sit behind the steering wheel and go for a ride by myself just to feel the pure joy of driving a car
Do the math: $450,000 at over 4,000 custom fabrication hours Singer is barely charging over $100/hour labor. In a field of custom and bespoke construction and materials that is an insanely great deal. Absolutely warrants the price of purchase.
That first shot! gorgeous!
Anyone know where it is?
Peckam, London :d
+quornash I looked it up, now I don't want to go there xD
+quornash 😂😂😂😂
+quornash it's Brixton or Hackney isn't it?
£450,000! Jesus bloody Christ! There is no way it's worth that much as much as I love and drool for it.
Well that was one hell of an endorsement. These cars are the real deal, I'm not even a 911 fan but this car looks amazing.
High praise Dickie but well deserved. What a car....
comments that say you can buy 2 or 3 of these instead of the singer miss the point those cars are good this is a masterpiece and by the way will only appreciate in value i think
£450,000 for 4,000 hours work? That's £112.50 per hour - cheaper than most London main dealers labour charge and that's without parts! Seriously, this car is a work of art. See the /drive vid with Chris Harris and then make your mind up. As well as everything you can see, everything you can't see is - wiring harness for example - made the best it can be. Of course it's not the cheapest way to get from A to B, a regular 911 isn't either, but it is one of the best ways in which to do it. Def on my lottery win list!
My dream car, by a very long way. I didn't know they were available RHD or even in the UK.
Congrats on the cinematography, guys; looked brilliant. Photographer must have been so happy when he saw the weather and clear roads.
What a lovely car and what a surprising lovely video. It is really exciting to see a professional car journalist to be overwhelmed. In my opinion the car itself is just: a masterpiece. I will never be able to afford one, but would be great to have the chance to see one live.
Just amazing! I'm getting emotional by this fantastic piece of art
Well done Mr Meaden. What a car! To me it would also be the car to have until my grave, just like you. The beauty, the sound the fantastic detailing make this so much more than just a car. All of these people that say, 'My GTR would monster it', well I am sorry, you have completely missed the point. Great review of one of man's greatest ever cars.
Since 993,the 911 is more and more bigger but it is not get any better looking than before. I think the 930 turbo is the best looking 911. SINGER just know it and make car like it. Simply perfect
Great video Dickie...the cars cost 400-600 USD (plus your 964) due to all the options available. engine, targa, seats, suspension etc. I am one of the insane folks who laid down the cash...I am not a banker and didn't come from money. Their are times when I question the price...then I get in the car and drive it and all those thoughts disappear. Next to competitive racing (or having sex when you're 17) it can rally the same emotions. I feel certain Rob and the boys do not make a killing on these and I don't think that is why they are in this game...Rob is wonderfully mad and measures his success on how perfect the car is and not how much he puts in his pocket. They are also magnificent after the sale...not just out the door and out of mind. Not too concerned with price going up or down as this is one car that I will not be letting go.
Anyone know what that final piece of music is? Sounded great whilst appreciating the singer in all its glory
+Alex Karim
I also would like to know!!!
+mx19idlewilder +Alex Karim according to Shazam it's Cure Sleepless Nights by the Sleep Music System as can be found on iTunes for the full album 'Sleep Music - Best of 101 Songs for Sleeping'. And this just isn't a joke :)
+Jurgen Wagenaar I appreciate your help but after listening to the preview on iTunes I'm not sure if that song name is correct!
Did you find it?? :)
@@TRAXXmusical Paul Mottram - Balance of power
Now, that is one stunning Porsche 911.
I'll never be able to afford a fraction of one of these. I'm so glad some people can. Fuck they're beautiful. I want the Singer blokes to do really well. Anybody that loves a machine so much as to put 4,000 hours in to producing the most sublime product they can deserves to.
That ending gave me goosebumps man...
Lovely film Dickie. Very special car.
I really should get the magazine subscription again, once i get myself out of debt, vids are great but real car journalism is best expressed in the magazine format. I loved Chris Harris' writing when he worked there, but they have a real good collection of great writers
Aside from the Pagani Zonda and McLaren F1, this has to be the most exquisite performance automobile ever built.
Small change left out of a million AUD. Singer has a good thing going on.
Well done Richard! Emotive and educational....One day eh
+zaco21 I love trolls. Trolls that have nothing in their lives. Trolls that should, really stay under their little bridges. Unless however, they want to pop out into the real world and see how normal people behave...
Superb video guys! I share the passion about these restyled 911's.
And the shots at the end, they are utterly beautiful!
Maybe one day...
A masterpiece........
The aesthetic, and sounds are spectacular!
Just shows that the best, or in other words perfection, equals the right amount, not necessarily the most which then equals too much. This Singer is obviously the best. I understand and share your enthusiasm 😎
EVO finally made a great review! Keep them coming.
£450,000? Completely worth it, especially as you get to spec it however you like, every little detail.
This car is a thing of beauty, i have to admit £400,000 is abit much for what it is.
Dream car! I so badly want a Singer!
I would spent the loot in a heartbeat if I could. These cars are enough to make a grown man cry.
Its not fair that this thing costs so much haha I'd do anything to have one. I dont know what it is about Singers but I think they're awesome. Im only 21 so its not like I grew up with what are now a day classic Porsche 911s but they're just so damn cool
I can never love another car as much as I love this car. In fact I will never love anything as much as I love this car. In white like a bride. Grow old together and love her every single day.
What a beautiful machine. Shame about the price, but it's not hard to see where the money goes for me. Agree 100% with Meaden, if I had the $$$ I would go straight past the Ferrari/McLaren et al. dealerships and get one of these....
absolutely stunning Singer, sadly out of reach of most .
😱😱😱😨😍😍😍
If Ferrari made a Porsche. Chris Harris video is really interesting. Great vide Evo.
YES. Dickie is back~
I like Catchpole's style of narrative better but I think EVO us doing a great job despite being without Metcalf anymore. I always watch this and XCAR, Chris Harris,etc.
The most beautiful cars ever made.
Goosebumps
This video is why i like cars.
what a classic, id love to own one for sure
Don't know what everyone is on about. It's good value.
+zaco21 True..it will most likely go up even.
For the absurdly rich who also happen to be 911 geeks, there's nothing better than this. But for most people who will ever be able to afford a true high-performance car to begin with, the factory cars are very, very nice. I'd love to just have a new Carrera 4S but, alas...
I thought he was gonna say like 130k, but 450k?!
You can get a diamond encrusted Phantom for that, I'm sure it's great to drive but my god.
I'd just get an 80's 911 and a house instead.
4000 hours of work done by master craftsman… it’s worth every penny. My old neighbour was a modest man who owned 5% of oil giant BP, he had a 600k house but a 20 million pound garage. That included a F40, F50, enzo and of course, one of these beauties.
That truly is a wonderful car
The waiting time is like 2 or 3 years for this car if someone wants to order one, crazy but it worth the waiting...
Belleza y pureza una obra maestra parte de la historia woww
Super review from Dickie, as always.
Anybody that says but you can get Xcar for X$s and it will do Xthings to this car...you are missing the point wholly. This car is meant to make grown men weep.
Such a beautiful beast
Great vid Mr Meaden.
Lol so many people on here bitching about the price have no idea about this car.
Great review and production. Wish I could own one too.
Great video. Spectacular 911!
Beautiful machine
This car is sooo beautiful! My favourite one is the blue one that is going to dubai!
Thanks for not letting Prosser drive it, he'd probably just whine about how it doesn't shift as fast as a 991 or something
Stunning
Lovely video, Dickie
A Singer 911 re-imagined with modern PDK would be the absolute icing on the cake!
+Vincent Gambini ahahahaha nice joke ;)
The fact that they replaced most of the sheet-metal with carbon fiber, makes the price more sensible. Cars are about experience... so cost is relative.
Of course the car is fabulous, but look also at British countryside, beautiful place on earth.