California-based luxury specialist, Singer, recognized worldwide for its restorations of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in collaboration with their owners, is today announcing the appointment of Cornes Group as its new partner supporting clients commissioning restorations in Japan. The announcement was made today in Tokyo during a series of special events being held for customers and the media.
Singer’s focus on Japan is part of the company’s global strategy to form partnerships with world-class operations with deep experience in the luxury market. The company currently operates with valued partners in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Clients commissioning restorations in Japan will now be able to learn about Singer’s restoration services and discuss their requirements with the experienced luxury automotive team from Cornes Group. The announcement also means that both Singer’s existing clients and future owners in Japan will have wider access to expert, in-country servicing, and maintenance.
At a series of events in Tokyo for owners, prospective owners, and media, Singer and Cornes showcased, for the first time in Japan, four cars representing each of Singer’s restoration services. Classic and DLS services enable owners to restore naturally aspirated cars, while Turbo Study and DLS Turbo services enable turbocharged restorations.
Each Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer is unique and represents a personalized restoration of the owner’s Type 964 Porsche 911.
Founder and Executive Chairman of Singer, Rob Dickinson commented – “Since I founded Singer in 2009, our mission has been to celebrate the brilliance and the heritage of the Porsche 911. Our goal is to connect with owners and enthusiasts around the world who share our obsession with this iconic sports car. We’re thrilled to be in Japan, where the 911 enjoys such a dedicated following within an incredible car culture. As our mission continues, we’re expanding the support we can provide for our amazing clients. Cornes Group are luxury specialists with a deep understanding of what it takes to be successful in the Japanese market and it’s wonderful to have them by our side.”
President and CEO of Cornes Motors, Seigo Hayashi commented – “Since 1964, Cornes has been importing luxury brand cars as an exclusive distributor and has been an authorized dealer since 2012. Cornes is proud to celebrate our 60th anniversary by starting our partnership with Singer, a leader in the world of luxury restoration and automotive sustainability, amidst a rapidly changing car industry landscape. We are excited to bring the Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer to Japan.”
Singer’s CEO, Mazen Fawaz noted – “Our work on behalf of Porsche owners is defined by a focus on beauty, craftsmanship and innovation. We’re delighted to be partnering in Japan with Cornes Group, who share our commitment to excellence, and excited to bring these incredible cars and our awesome team from California and the UK to meet new audiences around the world.”
Singer Summary
Founded in California in 2009, Singer represents a philosophy simply expressed as A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence. The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 to reimagine bespoke restorations. Singer’s philosophy embodies:
- A highly personalized approach and exquisite execution.
- A passionate focus on iconic design and a homage to the world’s most iconic sportscars.
- Modern engineering and material science combined with jewel-like details.
- A deep connection with California and its automotive zeitgeist.
Singer’s automotive services enable owners to restore both normally aspirated and turbocharged sports cars for the road and track.
