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Singer bought the car. “We were together for 29 and a half years. I loved that car. I grew up with that car. It became an entrée to meeting new people, car people, and it opened a lot of doors. I’ve been a Porsche 356 owner ever since,” he says. All the while, Singer kept collecting auto memorabilia and posters. He developed a special interest in Porsche images and, eventually, prewar vehicles. Detailed illustrations, not photography, grace related posters produced between about 1895 and 1950. “It’s an artist’s conception of a par- ticular vehicle, race or setting. It really excites me, how people had the level of genius to execute this so well, and these posters have become very col- lectible,” Singer says. Since Singer launched his website, VintageAutoPosters.com, he has nar- rowed his focus to original posters showcasing the Porsche 356 and Porsche 911, along with prewar vehi- cles, Mille Miglia cars, British, Italian and German marques, and more. He is a member of the respected Internation- al Vintage Poster Dealers Association, and he consults with major auction houses to verify the authenticity and originality of rare posters. Singer also helps clients build poster collections. A few years ago, In addition to his love of Porsche imagery, Singer developed an interest in prewar vehicles and is cap- tivated by the concept art for posters of that era. 152 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 3