Rolls-Royce were concerned to note that some owners were affixing "inappropriate" ornaments to their cars. Claude Johnson, then managing director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, was asked to …

Symbolising a legacy and dream that began in 1904, the Spirit of Ecstasy is a Rolls-Royce icon inspired by a remarkable individual.

Feb 8, 2022 · While Thornton lived to see her likeness affixed on the front of Rolls-Royce cars, as the mascot was officially adopted in 1911, she died tragically as a casualty of World War I just …

Apr 25, 2024 · Full of aristocratic benefactors, beautiful women, and clandestine affairs, this story spans centuries, weaving its way from Greek goddesses to the opulent world of modern luxury …

Jul 26, 2025 · The Spirit of Ecstasy has become one of the most iconic symbols in the automotive world, adorning the hood of every Rolls-Royce since 1911. Yet, its origins are far more …

Depicting a woman in flowing gowns, leaning forward as if to jump into the wind, this Rolls-Royce hood ornament statuette has often been identified colloquially as ‘the flying lady’. However, …

Aug 8, 2009 · "Spirit of Ecstasy" is the name of the hood ornament on Rolls-Royce cars. It is in the form of a woman leaning forwards with her arms outstretched behind and above her.

“111 years ago today, the Spirit of Ecstasy became an official part of Rolls-Royce. Yet, she has come to represent a spiritual direction for our brand. Her form perfectly captures the marque – …

Feb 6, 2021 · What comes to mind when you imagine a Rolls-Royce? Probably not torpedoed passenger boats and love affairs involving British lords and artists' models.

Oct 28, 2024 · This iconic figure, a woman leaning forward with flowing robes resembling wings, was designed by Charles Sykes and introduced by Rolls-Royce in 1911. Behind this graceful …