Pininfarina Hyperion

Pininfarina took the wraps off its latest bespoke creation at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this past weekend. Called the Hyperion, one of the Titans of Greek mythology, the car was created for collector Robert Hall by the coachbuilder's Special Projects Division. It was inspired by the proportions of cars from the 1930s.

Based on a Rolls-Royce Drophead coupe, the Hyperion's carbonfiber bodywork includes a long hood, an extended roof with a new top and a shortened rear end shape, which recalls Pininfarina's legendary sports 'berlinettas' of the 50s and 60s with their sharply declining tails and flat decklids. The front still retains the classic Rolls-Royce grille now flanked by Triom LED headlights. The door handles of the donor car still grace the suicide doors, which are now made of solid wood.

The interior of the Hyperion remains largely unchanged, but the driving position has been moved 400mm further back and is now devoid of rear seats. The IP also gains a bespoke addition: a specially designed Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillion watch with gold bridge. It can be removed from the dash and attached to a bracelet to be worn on the wrist.

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