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Rolls-Royce is very proud of its Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament. To Rolls, it’s more than just a hood ornament, it’s a symbol of opulence and heritage. I’ll admit that there’s something very special about…
Nico DeMattia / December 23, 2022
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The Spirit of Ecstasy has been an icon of automotive design for over a century, ever since Charles Sykes was commissioned to design her 111 years ago. After all this time, the Spirit of Ecstasy…
Nico DeMattia / February 6, 2022
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One of the coolest features of recent Rolls-Royce models will soon vanish from all cars, unfortunately. According to a new report, Rolls-Royce has been banned from offering its customers the possibility of buying an illuminated…
Gabriel Nica / October 14, 2020
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One of the more unique features of moderns Rolls’ is the new illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy. The silver statue of the flying lady has adorned the hood of Rolls-Royces for a century and is instantly…
Nico DeMattia / October 12, 2020
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Photo Gallery: The Rolls-Royce ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Faberge Egg
by Gabriel Nica / Date: April 10, 2020
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I must admit, when I was a kid, I thought Fabergé Eggs were Paper Mache (or the proper French way, Papier-mâché). Ya know, where you basically take mushy paper and glue it together to make crippled-looking birds…
Nico DeMattia / October 23, 2018
Rolls-Royce
The Spirit of Ecstasy, the metal flying lady mounted to the hood of every Rolls Royce, is easily one of the most widely recognizable automotive symbols in the world. Seeing one immediate evokes images of…
Nico DeMattia / June 20, 2018
Rolls-Royce
The Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy figurine has been the trademark feature of the luxury brand since the early 1900s. Created back when the founders of the company were still alive, the history behind its meaning…
Gabriel Nica / August 8, 2016
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Rolls-Royce celebrated the success of the Games at the Closing Ceremony last night when three Rolls-Royce motor cars sported newly-designed badges for the first time in the company’s 108‑year history. The new badges, designed by…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 13, 2012
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The highlight at the Rolls-Royce exhibit in New York is a special edition Phantom Spirit of Ecstasy. Designed to celebrate the centenary of the Spirit of Ecstasy in 2011, the special Phantom joins the exclusive…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 22, 2011
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Press Release: One hundred Rolls-Royce motor cars took to the streets of London on 6 February 2011 to celebrate a very special anniversary. The date marked the centenary of the world’s most famous hood mascot,…
Horatiu Boeriu / February 9, 2011