Restoring and modernizing classical Porsche sports cars is exceptionally difficult to do right, but just as rewarding. Up until recently, U.S.-based tuner Singer Vehicle Design was by far the most well known name in the industry, but the situation has changed.
The latest auto shop to join the Porsche restomod club is Kalmar Automotive, from Denmark. Its founder Jan Kalmar already has three vehicles available for ordering from the get-go.
One is called the Kalmar 7-97 and belongs to Tom Kristensen, nine-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (but you can order a similar one). It utilizes chassis components from the Porsche 911 (964) and (993) while sporting a bespoke body inspired by the late 1960s-era sports cars. Its rear engine lid lifts to form an active spoiler, and the cabin and powertrain are fully customizable. Buyers are offered flat-six engines ranging between 3.8 and 4.3 liters of displacement and rated up to 400+ hp (300+ kW). The transmission is continuously variable by default, but you could opt for six-speed manual.
The other example shown here is the Kalmar RS, your typical “911 rally car” build. It sports adjustable ride height (up to 200 mm / 8 inches), a roll cage, meaty off-road tires, a spare wheel on the roof, underbody protection, and an AC. Recaro seats are a premium option.
Rounding off the list, surprisingly, is a Porsche Cayenne. While not exactly a restomod in the full sense of the term, the SUV still makes use of a massive expedition rack, a 100mm (4-inch) lift kit and off-road wheels shod in knobbly rubber.
Prices are only available to those interested in ordering.