Cars and Coffee this morning (Singer Cars)

[911 SLANT]

Saw a nice pair of Singer's this morning at Cars and Coffee. Hosted by Pelican Parts.

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

Very nice shots! Thanks for sharing and coming out to our event.

[911 SLANT]

Picked up this cool 20th Anniversary T-Shirt also today at Cars and Coffee. Thanks Pelican.

[914Ravi911]

Here are a couple of photos of the Singers

[reed930]

I remember when I saw that first signal orange Singer at Laguna Seca years ago. Stopped me in my tracks. But now the more I see them, the less impressive they become.

And I think that's for two reasons. First, I think they are becoming more standardized and less special. Second, even a masterpiece, if reproduced enough, loses its appeal. If van Gogh painted 1,000 slightly different versions of the same painting would we stop caring?

[G450X]

Is that 2nd Singer petrol blue?

I love the personalization of Singers, individual works of art in my eyes. Singer tapped a vein that will probably not run dry anytime soon. (well, maybe until the supply of 964’s are exhausted).

I wish I could afford one...

[nene]

I am just here to enjoy the cars............so don't mind me.

[manbridge 74]

While the are sold as Singers they are in effect a 1989-1994 Porsche 911 (964 series). So to be registered legal in Cali or even Colorado’s front range they need to have factory emission controls in place.

Maybe some have a way to get show and display status, but I’m speculating on that.

[3rd_gear_Ted]

Originally Posted by McLovin

They usually get caught, California authorities are well aware of the scam

"​Did you know that the State of California loses millions of dollars a year in revenue from California residents who unlawfully register their vehicles in other states or countries?

Did you know that vehicle registration fees are due immediately upon accepting employment or establishing residency in the State of California?

Did you know that California law permits only 20 days to complete the process of registering your vehicle without paying a penalty?"

https://www.chp.ca.gov/notify-chp/cheaters-out-of-state-(out-of-state-registration-violators)

As an AZ buisness owner and also a California resident, the legal way to address your need is to purchase a "California Commuter" sticker from a DMV near the Cali borders. $20 annual fee perfectly legal, but NEVER disclosed by Cali.
I was a victim of the website and had to prove to the CHP I was legit. (guilty until proven innocent, because its about the $$$)
All of Baja California & Mexico is full of South Dakota plates for the expat's who live there and can't afford the states.

[Dpmulvan]

It's laughable that our government mandates emission laws, while their flying all over our country spraying aluminum and barium into our atmosphere.
Singers are nice cars but the novelty has worn off, they keep patting themselves on the back but honestly any halfway decent builder with $400,000 should be able to come up with something similiar.
Design and build a car from scratch all by yourself now that would be impressive.

[911 SLANT]

Here we go

[timchar]

Sweet looking bugs. Looks like it was a great event. Thanks for the pics. Tim

[Canada Kev]

It's also posible that the car, if in fact it is owned by a California resident, would likely not meet Cali's strict emissions regulations. This is a very possible scenario to me given my admittedly limited knowledge of the California laws in that area.

[911 SLANT]

Thanks Pelican Moderator for deleting all the political stuff.. I didn't intend my post to go that way.

[Jack Olsen]

You're welcome.

[Jgordon]

Originally Posted by manbridge 74

While the are sold as Singers they are in effect a 1989-1994 Porsche 911 (964 series). So to be registered legal in Cali or even Colorado’s front range they need to have factory emission controls in place.

Maybe some have a way to get show and display status, but I’m speculating on that.

Not sure how cali is (I assume worse, much worse) but in NY everything pre-OBD-II is emissions exempt. Just safety inspection.

[911 SLANT]

Thanks Jack! We have to hook up in the future and drive up to Willow Springs one these mornings.