2011 marks the centenary of the Spirit of Ecstasy, the iconic mascot on the bonnet of every Rolls Royce.
The legendary marque have commissioned a special reworking of the sculpture to mark the occasion and this centenary model will grace every car leaving Goodwood this year.
The company have released a beautiful video of the process which can be viewed here: Spirit of Ecstasy.
Feb 2011
Written by Charles McLaughlin
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