Hooper & Company, the revered British coachbuilders once favored by the Royal Family, was revived by a team led by Canadian businessman John Dick in the 1980s to build highly unique, one-off creations, based upon modern Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, for a wealthy clientele worldwide.

Their most amazing creation was this car, the Emperor State Landaulet, commissioned by the Silver Lady Trust, an Australian charitable organization backed by 21 investors and led by Stephen Berry.

Based upon a Silver Spirit, the Masons Black and Royal Claret car had its chassis extended by nearly three feet, with new, custom-crafted rear doors and window glass accommodating a raised roofline with a removable center panel and folding landaulet top, in the style of parade vehicles of old.

For promotional purposes, the doors could be locked in the open position, with polished “By Appointment” tread plates.

The fully custom velour interior, accented by rich cedar-dyed burled walnut, provides seating for four ...