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Singer restores a 911 in Limelight green for Paragon’s anniversary

Commissioned to celebrate thirty years of Paragon Porsche, this restored classic blends lightweight engineering with genuine everyday usability through carbon fibre bodywork and a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat six engine.

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A Porsche 911 in Limelight green with Fuchs-style wheels positioned in profile against a weathered limestone cliff face
Singer Vehicle Design (@singervehicledesign)

The 911 that Singer has restored for Paragon arrives in a colour so precise it feels like an invention: Limelight, a specially formulated green that catches light with an almost supernatural luminescence across carbon fibre bodywork. The commission marks the thirtieth anniversary of Paragon Porsche, and the owner’s ambition was admirably uncompromising: a car light enough to feel alive on any road, yet refined enough for regular journeys without apology.

Interior view showing carbon fibre track seats in Espresso leather with woven leather inserts, black steering wheel and dashboard with gauges, passenger door open

This restraint runs through every choice. Lightweight is not a marketing phrase here but a philosophy executed in carbon fibre that has shaved weight from every panel. The green is offset by nickel bright trim and bumperettes that belong to an earlier era of restraint, when accessories spoke through subtlety rather than assertion. Fuchs style 17-inch wheels sit above carbon ceramic brake rotors paired with calipers in Fluid Champagne, a finish that suggests both precision engineering and quiet luxury.

Three-quarter front view of the restored 911 in Limelight green with nickel bright trim and orange parking lights, limestone cliff backdrop

Inside, the minimalist touring spirit continues. Carbon fibre track seats trimmed in Espresso leather carry woven leather inserts across the seat centres and doors, a detail that transforms function into craft. The mechanicals deserve equal attention: a restored, naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat six engine delivers its power through a six speed manual transmission to the rear wheels, a direct connection between driver intention and motion that defines the experience of driving rather than merely being transported.

Rear three-quarter angle of the 911 showing the profile of the restored bodywork in Limelight green against rocky terrain

Singer’s Classic services represent the practice of restoration as archaeological work combined with engineering wisdom. Each element has been considered against the owner’s singular vision: comfort and capability coexisting without compromise. The result is a 911 that belongs equally to a mountain pass and a daily commute, dressed in a green that transforms the ordinary act of arrival into something memorable.

Close detail of the Fuchs-style 17-inch wheel with carbon ceramic brake rotor visible, finished in polished alloy
Interior detail showing the dashboard and instrument cluster with original gauges and steering wheel against Espresso leather trim
Full side profile of the completed restoration against neutral background, emphasizing the clean lines and proportions of the bodywork
Front end detail showing the round headlights, Limelight green bonnet and nickel bright bumper trim with orange parking light

Imagery courtesy of Singer Vehicle Design (@singervehicledesign).

Interior view showing carbon fibre track seats in Espresso leather with woven leather inserts, black steering wheel and dashboard with gauges, passenger door open
Three-quarter front view of the restored 911 in Limelight green with nickel bright trim and orange parking lights, limestone cliff backdrop
Rear three-quarter angle of the 911 showing the profile of the restored bodywork in Limelight green against rocky terrain
Close detail of the Fuchs-style 17-inch wheel with carbon ceramic brake rotor visible, finished in polished alloy
Interior detail showing the dashboard and instrument cluster with original gauges and steering wheel against Espresso leather trim
Full side profile of the completed restoration against neutral background, emphasizing the clean lines and proportions of the bodywork
Front end detail showing the round headlights, Limelight green bonnet and nickel bright bumper trim with orange parking light

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