Pininfarina creating custom Rolls-Royce Hyperion
Pininfarina is working on a new privately-commissioned one-off based on the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. Ordered by an as-yet unnamed collector, the vehicle will bear the name Hyperion from ancient Greek mythology and is stylistically inspired by the pre-war Rolls-Royce automobiles.
Coachbuilding for individual clients is becoming an important part of Pininfarina's business, as automakers worldwide are outsourcing to independent carrozzerias less than they used to. Following in the footsteps of Peter Kalikow's lightly modified Ferrari 612 K and Jim Glickenhaus' more radical Enzo-based Ferrari P4/5, the Hyperion is anticipated to debut at Pebble Beach in August.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Michael 10:43AM (6/25/2008)
I've always been a fan of one-off design cars. The ultimate in exclusivity.
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Will 11:19PM (6/25/2008)
I agree. It's fun to see one-offs where a design house can build something that really showcases their talents.
madgamer 11:07AM (6/25/2008)
If it turns out even half as well as the p4/5, then this thing could be really cool.
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Gunnar 11:33AM (6/25/2008)
Nice post, Noah.
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