Pininfarina were challenged and commissioned by car collector Roland Hall to create a vehicle that would pay homage to the sumptuous cars of the 1930s, a challenge that is well within the grasp of the Italians specialists. Pininfarina have used their expertise to create special models in the past, some may remember the Ferrari P4/5 based on the Enzo or perhaps even the Scaglietti “K” springs to mind.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe owned by Hall provides the base for the Hyperion, the rear seats of the model are removed leaving enough area to nudge the driving position back an extra 400mm.To accurately depict the styling of the pre-war cars, Pininfarina had to extend the roof which simultaneously shorten the rear end whilst keeping a beautiful array of soft flowing design lines.

The classic Rolls-Royce grille remains although it is now slightly inclined offering better aerodynamic performance and a set of recessed Bixenon headlights with LED technology lie both sides of it. Most of the bodywork is made of carbon fibre, although the doors which have been designed by craftsmen that usually focus on luxury boats are made of solid wood.
Much of the Drophead Coupe's interior styling remains, however a vintage 1945 watch specially designed for the Hyperion by Girard-Perregaux can be found attached to the dashboard, it can also be detached for Mr. Hall's personal use.

 

From the side profile I think it looks like a Z4 haha, I dunno different overall but just not my cup. I'd rather have the Phantom Coupe with starlight headliner...

 

Not my type of car but to each their own.

 

I'm absolutely infatuated with pre-war British designs, so this is right up my alley. It's a great blend of new and old.

I'll take one (can I put it on layaway for a few years? ), by the way.

 

I wish we could find some more interior pictures because I really want to see how they incorporated the watch into the dash. Sounds pretty interesting. I love the concept and idea behind the car but it's just not my style.

 

First thing that came to mind when I was it in profile...Z4.
I'd venture a guess that Mr. Hall's got "F U" money.

 

2008 Monterey Preview Gallery - 'Hyperion Reveal' - Supercars.net

Here's how the watch is integrated. The Pinifarina guy literally snapped it off the owner's wrist and put it in the car for the pictures ...

 

Looks a lil silly from the front. The side profile isn't that bad.

 

Looks better with the top off, but overall I think

 

looks hot with the top off!