Rolls-Royce Restomod Gets Massive Boost From Ex-McLaren Boss

 The other two are also big deals, with one the former head of communications at Rolls and the other the brand's former marketing lead.

Halcyon is working to expand its production capacity to meet demand for its electric ultra-luxury cars. The new trio of advisors will help guide it through the expansion and make sales of its proprietary electric architecture possible, with the hope that other electric vehicle restorations could use the tech.

Three Experienced Former Rolls Execs Join Halcyon Team

Mike Flewitt became CEO of McLaren Automotive in 2013, the same year the P1 launched. After eight years in the hot seat, he stepped down from the company leaving behind a very successful brand behind. Before McLaren, he was a director at Rolls-Royce and Bentley before their break-up.

The pair of Grahams from Rolls-Royce should help the brand boost sales. Graham Lenden was the brand's head of marketing from 2008, helping drive its market growth. Graham Biggs spent 25 years with BMW Group UK, helping launch the BMW Mini brand and the Rolls brand under BMW. He retired from the company last year.

Halcyon is sort of an Everrati for Rolls and Bentley customers. It first launched what it calls a remastering of the Rolls-Royce Corniche last March.

Each of its commissions is completely bespoke. In a 12-month process, thousands of hours are spent taking apart a classic Rolls or Bentley to perform a complete restoration. As they're put back together, clients can pick from an almost limitless level of choices for paint, hide, detail work, and "ensuring that every detail reflects their vision."

The Corniche was built in four forms from 1971-1995. While the original cars used a range of the Rolls-Royce 6.75-liter V8, the Halcyon cars have something much more modern and refined.

Halcyon Adds Proprietary Electric Tech

Halcyon's own 800-volt electric platform, developed with Evice Technologies. It offers between 400 and 500 horsepower to the rear wheels, with electric smoothness and comfort. The company says it has engineering experience from F1 and OEMs, including McLaren and Rivian. Halcyon says that the electric architecture is "future-proofed," allowing technology updates in the future to keep the restored classics current.

A new active suspension system helps modernize the ride, not just the power. Continuously controlled electronic dampers deliver comfort and sport settings. The cars also come with upgraded modern brakes. Both of these should solve any issues with the hydraulic suspension systems these cars originally came with.

The restored Rollers start from £395,000 ($530,000), plus the donor car needed to start. Halcyon offers a 77 kWh battery pack, which it says delivers 200 miles of range, or a 94 kWh pack that can move the Rolls 250 miles.