TechArt Finally Builds A 911 Restomod To Take On Singer

TechArt’s 964-based GTclassic mixes 374-horsepower performance, retro styling, and daily usability to stand out in an overcrowded Porsche restomod scene.

TechArt has spent nearly four decades tuning modern Porsches, and it just decided to backdate one instead. The GTclassic, built on a 964-generation 911 from the automaker's 1989 to 1994 run, is the German shop's first restomod project.

The car is assembled to order around a TechArt-tuned air-cooled 3.8-liter flat-six that produces about 375 hp. It arrives at a moment when Singer and a growing list of boutique builders already dominate the 964 restomod scene.

TechArt built its reputation modifying current-generation Porsches, so a car aimed squarely at Singer's DLS Turbo restomod lineup marks a real shift in direction. CEO Benedict von Canal frames it as continuity rather than reinvention. "Our aim was not to reinvent the classic. Our aim was to take it further."

The GTclassic's body draws inspiration from the long-hood F-series 911s that predate the 964, with an extended front hood, mesh-covered vents and broader fenders. LED headlights and taillights update the look without breaking the silhouette TechArt was careful to preserve.

Champagne-colored trim runs from the headlights to the ducktail rear spoiler. Forged 18-inch Retrosport wheels, developed specifically for this car, reinterpret the classic Fuchs five-spoke design in a two-piece, dual-finish construction.

Restomods built around 964 donors have multiplied fast enough that a new entrant needs a reason to exist beyond nostalgia. TechArt's answer concentrates on daily usability. The GTclassic keeps its factory ABS and power steering rather than stripping them out for weight.

Techart GTclassic Porsche 911 interior

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Techart GTclassic Porsche 911 engine

Power comes from a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six rated at about 375 hp, paired exclusively with a five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. TechArt also fitted upgraded suspension dampers with external reservoirs, hardware more common on track-focused builds than daily drivers.

Inside, plaid fabric seats sit alongside red leather accents and the same champagne trim that wraps around the gauge cluster. The layout recalls 1970s and 1980s 911 interiors but stops short of turning the car into a bare-bones replica.

The cabin also features analog Hanhart timepieces on the dash and a modern head unit with smartphone integration, Apple CarPlay, navigation and Bluetooth. Those touches underline TechArt's pitch that this car can handle school runs and commute duty as easily as weekend drives.

Pricing has not been officially announced. Outlets covering the launch infer that a finished GTclassic could land close to $1 million, in line with rival Gunther Werks GXR Evo restomod pricing. In a market where top-tier 964 builds already command seven-figure money, TechArt's first restomod enters with expectations to match.

What do you think?

Motor1's Take: Plenty of 964 restomods chase huge power and track numbers. TechArt is betting there is space for a car that keeps modern safety hardware, a real stereo and a comfortable cabin without turning the spec sheet into an arms race.

If the GTclassic actually racks up miles instead of mileage fees at concours events, it becomes a rolling ad for TechArt's wider catalog. The bigger question is whether buyers who can spend upper six to seven figures on a 964 want a car they are willing to park at the office.