Singer Design 911 DLS Graces 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Perhaps the ultimate $1.8 million 964 restomod, this stunning air-cooled reminds us why these bespoke California Porsches are so highly revered.
Just this weekend was one of the year’s greatest automotive events: the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This annual festival is an exciting display of motorsport and automotive history in an amazing setting.
Year after year, some of the most exclusive and unique vehicles in the world grace the iconic hill climb course. One duo that caught our interest was a pair of stunning Singer Design DLS 911s at the Singer booth.
Thanks to Henry Catchpole and the team at Carfection on YouTube, we got a chance to sneak a peek at these hyper exclusive air-cooled Porsches.
For those unfamiliar with the Singer Design DLS, the car was unveiled at the Goodwood Festival back in 2018. It was a stunner and crowd favorite back then and not a single thing has changed.
Search For Perfect Balance
The DLS, meaning “dynamics & lightweighting study” is defined as “a relentless pursuit of excellence through a lightweight philosophy.” Essentially, finding the perfect balance of form and function.
We got the privilege of watching resident Singer test driver Marino Franchitti put this ideology to the test as he whips around the course in the beginning of the video. However, there were actually two DLS models that graced the booth.
According to Catchpole, “this is the first time we have seen the two customer-ready cars together” and what a combination they are.
The “Oxford” commission DLS is finished in the Oak Green Metallic with a white “bone leather” interior with satin carbon fiber accents. The “Unico” commission is painted Absinthe Green with a “blood orange” interior. Both are unique and stunning.
Everything Is Important
Catchpole calls the DLS “the ultimate expression of an air-cooled 911.” We have to agree with him. There is simply so much time and detail put into this single vehicle.
It is obvious that the pursuit of perfection is at the forefront of these machines. Whether it is the engine bay packaging or the finish on the magnesium center-lock wheels, each detail is a carefully thought out piece of the puzzle.
You just can’t knock the DLS- it’s too pretty, too detailed, too obsessively perfect. Catchpole states, “the quality in here is just extraordinary. The finish is immaculate.”
So when it comes to the question, is it worth the near $2 million price point, we don’t know what to say. Ask a rare art collector why a single painting can really be worth a fortune.
These Porsches have a quality and rarity level that is unrivaled. They could easily stand as being a centerpiece at any automotive museum.
So although an original Picasso might be beautiful, can it break the speed limit and still look good at the same time? We didn’t think so.
