Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy
![Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot](https://1chauffeur.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/spirit-of-ecstasy.jpg)
One of the most recognisable figures of the automotive world will celebrate her birthday this year. February 6 will mark one hundred years of the Spirit of Ecstasy, the iconic radiator grill mascot that graces every Rolls-Royce.
![Eleanor Thornton the model for the Spirit of Ecstasy](https://1chauffeur.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/eleanor-thornton.jpg)
Fashioned after Eleanor Thornton, the mistress of the 2nd Baron of Beaulieu. Thornton drowned in 1915 after her ship was torpedoed by a German U Boat. The Baron survived. So did Eleanor’s spirit, as 4 years before Charles Sykes sculpted the now iconic mascot inspired by Thornton. The Spirit of Speed as it used to be called, is now known as the Spirit of Ecstasy.
![Eleanor Thornton & Charles Sykes](https://1chauffeur.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/eleanor-thornton-charles-sykes.jpg)
On February 6th in London, one hundred vintage and modern Rolls-Royce cars will drive through London to celebrate this very special occasion. Through out 2011 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will be producing one hundred Rolls-Royce Phantoms at Goodwood, especially embellished to commemorate the legendary flying lady, and her “Spirit of Ecstasy”.
![Rolls-Royce Phantom with the Spirit of Ecstasy radiator grill mascot](https://1chauffeur.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/rolls-royce-phantom-ecstasy.jpg)