In urma cu 100 de ani Rolls si Royce au decis ca toate masinile lor sa poarte pe capota maiestoasa lucrare Spirit of Ecstasy, statueta care la ultimul model Phantom este si escamotabila in grila. De asemenea mai trebuie spus ca aceasta statueta a devenit un adevarat obicet de cult de unde si cele rata mare de furturi pentru masinile Rolls Royce. Mai jos puteti sa cititi in Engleza intreaga istoria a celebrei statuete: The Spirit of Ecstasy: A 20th century legend; a 21st century icon “It is an interesting story and if it makes you happy, let the myth prevail.” attributed to Josephine Sykes, daughter of the Spirit of Ecstasy designer Charles Sykes. It’s a tale of mystery, glamour and intrigue
It starts at the dawn of the motoring era, when open roads and the end of the hated Red Flag Act in the UK bring seemingly limitless possibilities for car makers, owners and enthusiasts. It ends in tragedy for more than one of the players, but leaves us with a legend. And a motoring icon that continues to inspire those who make and enjoy Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today. This is the story of the Spirit of Ecstasy, the flying lady mascot that has gracefully adorned the bonnet of Rolls-Royce models since 6 February 1911. The tale starts with three very different people; Charles Rolls, Henry Royce and Claude Johnson, the founding fathers of the Rolls-Royce brand. The Honourable Charles Rolls was an aristocrat, engineer and one of the most experienced drivers of the day. At the turn of the century, he ran a car import business near Earls Court.
