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    Singer clones...

    I think a few of us predicted this would happen....

    Guy in the UK did a fantastic job on his Singer-like 964 conversion:
    http://911sporttouring.com/id12.html

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    The Singer itself is a clone of the many things folks have done for years, it's just been positioned from one off to small production at a very high standard. The car you posted just looks like any other 964 someone converted to a ST look.

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    I can't get over 17's on these cars.
    72S, 72T now ST

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    Paul Stephens is a known professional - he is doing a bit more than simple conversion, and the quality of PS work is on high standard. Singer is top of the pop on this exercise, and PS should be proud to be close to it.

    Thank for the link Louie.

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    I agree with Scott, the 17" wheels on this car don't look right for my taste. The 17" Singer Fuchs-wheel look was worked over quite a bit by Harvey and Rob's team to get proportions that work much better.

    I don't think there have been many ST looking cars done from 964s, but there could be a new trend beginning at some point. It's hard to beat a well done 911 with correct ST flares and well integrated bumpers. Beginning with a 964 probably makes more sense today for a touring 911 hotrod with classy styling than back dating a bumper 911. The 964 offers a very torquey engine, more sophisticated suspension, good AC/sound for a long cruise...and the wife may even be willing to go along.
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    Looks like from a horror comic.

    The wheels distort the design.
    Keep up the speed!

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    FWIW, I saw Stephens cars in the UK and met with him. This is before Singers came out.

    I shared my opinion on the wheels with him... He is a very nice guy who knows his stuff. The car is carefully made and has trick details.
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