Some cars show up at auction. Others arrive as statements. This 1990 Porsche 911 Coupe reimagined by Singer—now known as the “Lindsey Commission”—falls firmly into the second category, representing one of the most carefully executed and thoughtfully specified examples of Singer’s Classic services to surface publicly.
Set to cross the block at Broad Arrow’s Porsche Air|Water Auction on April 25 in Costa Mesa, California, this car carries a pre-sale estimate of $1,000,000 to $1,300,000. Within a sale dedicated entirely to Porsche, it stands out as a centerpiece-level offering.
Singer’s reputation doesn’t need much introduction at this point. Since 2009, the California-based firm has elevated the 964-generation 911 into something far beyond restoration—blending heritage design with modern engineering under the philosophy that “Everything is important.” The result is never just a car, but a deeply personal interpretation of the 911.
That idea is fully realized here.
Originally completed in 2022 as the “Auburn Commission,” this example returned to Singer and was subtly reworked before being renamed in honor of the current owner’s wife. The changes are restrained but meaningful, reinforcing the car’s understated presence. Finished in Specially Formulated Light Ivory with no exterior graphics, it leans into quiet confidence rather than visual noise.
Look closer, and the depth of specification becomes clear.
Nickel-finished trim elements—including the decklid grille and interior accents—add a refined contrast, while the cabin is trimmed in Cumin leather paired with a bespoke weave blending Cumin and Chocolate tones with Mt. Blanc striping. Wide carbon fiber track seats with painted backs echo the exterior color, and even the lower interior panels, tunnels, and sills are finished in Light Ivory for a cohesive, almost architectural feel.
Underneath that elegance sits serious capability.
Power comes from a 4.0-liter air-cooled flat-six fitted with big cams and a titanium muffler system, delivering the kind of response and sound that defines Singer builds. It’s paired with a six-speed manual transmission and, notably, an all-wheel-drive system—an uncommon and highly desirable configuration in the Singer world. The result is a car capable of reaching 60 mph in around 3.3 seconds while still prioritizing driver engagement over raw numbers.
Supporting hardware is equally impressive. Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Öhlins adjustable suspension, and Michelin tires round out a package engineered for real-world performance, not just presentation.
Despite its depth of build and use, this example remains exceptionally fresh, showing just 1,499 miles since its original completion.
Singer commissions are inherently rare, but recommissioned examples like this—refined further after initial delivery—occupy an even narrower space. It reflects not just the original vision, but a second layer of personalization, executed with the full support of Singer’s Los Angeles facility.
Within a sale filled with significant Porsches, the Lindsey Commission feels like a clear expression of where the top end of the market continues to move: toward craftsmanship, individuality, and driving experience over simple collectibility.
And when the hammer falls in Costa Mesa, it won’t just be another 911 changing hands—it’ll be one of the most complete interpretations of the model ever built.
Would you drive it as intended, or preserve it as a rolling work of art?
