Porsche 911 by Singer Targa 2014 Gold Metallic KK Scale 1:18

Singer Vehicle Design, founded by Rob Dickinson in Los Angeles, has built its reputation on a single mission: taking donor Porsche 911 964-generation cars and rebuilding them to a standard that fuses classic aesthetics with contemporary performance. The Targa configuration — introduced to the Singer lineup around 2013–2014 — extends that philosophy to one of the most architecturally distinctive 911 body styles ever produced. Each car is a one-off commission, making any representation of a Singer build genuinely rare by definition.

The Porsche 964 Reimagined

The foundation of every Singer build is the Porsche 911 in its 964 generation, a platform that Singer strips back and rebuilds from the ground up. Carbon-fibre body panels replace the original steel pressings, bespoke leather interiors are fitted to client specification, and Michelin tyres are standard across the range. The air-cooled flat-six is rebuilt by Singer to displacements typically between 3.8 and 4.0 litres, producing in the region of 390 to 500 hp depending on the commission. No two cars share an identical specification.

A Bespoke Build in Gold Metallic

The Targa body style is among the more selective choices within the Singer catalogue, with fewer examples delivered compared to the coupe. Its defining feature — the stainless steel roll hoop and removable roof panel — is faithfully retained, reinterpreted through Singer's exacting standards. The Gold Metallic finish of this particular build is a client-specified colour, consistent with Singer's model of entirely bespoke commissions. It is a deliberately bold choice that stands apart from the more conventional silver or white finishes often associated with 964-era 911s, and it places the car firmly in the realm of collector-oriented, visually assertive builds.

KK Scale's 1:18 Die-Cast Interpretation

KK Scale produces detailed 1:18 and 1:43 die-cast replicas covering a broad range of road cars, and their 1:18 rendering of the Singer 911 Targa in Gold Metallic is among the more technically demanding subjects in their catalogue. Die-cast metal construction at this scale allows the exterior detailing — including the Targa roll hoop profile, the carbon-fibre panel texture, and the bespoke wheel design — to be reproduced with a level of fidelity that suits the prestige of the source material. Singer commissions typically command prices of $500,000 or more; the KK Scale 1:18 model car offers a tangible, displayable connection to that world.

In the Display Cabinet

This model sits naturally alongside other 964-generation 911 replicas — Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 builds by Minichamps, Norev, or AutoArt occupy the same era — but it reads as a distinct object: the Gold Metallic livery and Targa architecture give it an immediate visual identity on the shelf. Collectors focusing on the modern-classic restomod genre will find it a logical companion to other Singer coupe representations by KK Scale. For Porsche-oriented displays, it bridges the gap between period racing machinery and the contemporary collector car market without overlapping with either.