100 Rolls Royces Take to the Streets of London to Celebrate Centenary of 'Spirit of Ecstasy'
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100 Rolls Royces Take to the Streets of London to Celebrate Centenary of 'Spirit of Ecstasy'


A selection of one hundred Rolls Royce cars from all eras and generations including examples of Silver Ghosts, Silver Clouds, Silver Shadows and Silver Spurs, took to the streets of London on Sunday, February 6, to celebrate the centenary of the brand's famous hood mascot, the Spirit of Ecstasy. The hood ornament, also called "Flying Lady", was first fitted to Rolls-Royce models in 1911. It was designed by Charles Sykes and legend has it that the figurine was inspired by Eleanor Thornton, a co-worker of Sykes at the time.

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