Category Archives: rob dickinson

Touring ‘The Porsche Effect’ at the Petersen Automotive Museum

Posted on by

Filed under: ,,,,,,,,,

There may be no hotter marque than Porsche at the moment, with classic models skyrocketing in price and new models in higher demand than ever. So it was no surprise when the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles announced its newest exhibition would highlight the Stuttgart automaker. The museum has done a stellar job of gathering vehicles for new exhibits since its remodel two years ago, the "Seeing Red: 70 Years of Ferrari" display coming quickly to mind.

Continue reading Touring ‘The Porsche Effect’ at the Petersen Automotive Museum

Touring ‘The Porsche Effect’ at the Petersen Automotive Museum originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

This is why we love the Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer

Posted on by

Filed under: , , , ,

Porshce 911 Reimagined by Singer

In the world of restomods, Singer Vehicle Designs is inarguably one of our absolute favorites. The company, founded by rocker Rob Dickinson, has made its name as an obsessive constructor of vintage, built-to-order Porsche 911s with modern internals and beautiful accouterments.

Xcar has put together a lengthy interview with Dickinson, covering the source of his fascination with the 911 and his passion for automotive design, before falling into his rock-and-roll days with his band Catherine Wheel. He also covers how he got into the world of modifying Porsches, rather than just restoring them. There's much, much more in the video, though, and we promise, you won't want to miss it.

Take a look.

Continue reading This is why we love the Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer

This is why we love the Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer

Posted on by

Filed under: , , , , ,

An Iconic Sports Car, Restored to Seduce

Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer

I have been strapped behind the iconic Momo Prototipo steering wheel for a little more than an hour, all windows down as I carve my way up a rugged canyon during an unusually warm Southern California evening, and I am overwhelmed with emotion. My heart is pounding out of my chest, my breathing is heavy and my palms are sweaty because I am completely absorbed by this wondrous machine.

After waiting patiently for nearly four years, I am finally behind the wheel of a classic Porsche 911 restored, modified and tuned by Singer Vehicle Design. The vehicle that surrounds me never rolled off an automaker's assembly line in its current configuration, yet its physical appearance is timeless, build quality breathtaking and driving dynamics peerless.

To this automotive enthusiast, it is the most alluring vehicle in the world.

Continue reading Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer

Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments