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The Art of Ecst asy

Nicknamed "Nelly in her of Ecstasy models have
Nighty", the elegant Spirit of been made using the lost
Ecstasy has a 100 year plus wax casting method, then
history of appearing on the finished by hand. This
automobiles produced by means that no figure is
Rolls-Royce. The mascot exactly the same as the
has gone through minor next. The original sculptures
variations over the years were silver plate, becoming
but has remained obvious targets for theft.
recognizable as the most
Today, standard mascots
remarked of all luxury
are made in stainless steel,
vehicle emblems. The
however there are bespoke
fascinating story of the
options available in solid
model for the figure begins
silver, carbon fiber, plated
on page 27.
gold, and even illuminated
Nothing lasts forever crystal, similar to earlier
Lalique ornaments.
On the 111th anniversary of
Whether on parade or in the auto cemetery,
the Spirit of Ecstasy's Have no fear, Rolls-Royce
the Spirit of Ecstasy remains a regal presence.
recognition of being has seen to it that owners
intellectual property, won't come back from an
Rolls-Royce announced that evening on the town to find
the emblem would receive a a costly "Nelly" missing from
makeover. The occasion her place on the prow.
centered around the electric
The video below shows just
Spectre as it was prepared
how much thought has
to make its debut under
been given to ensuring that
the Rolls-Royce marque in
The Flying Lady will always
2022.
be there when it is time to
From the beginning all Spirit admire her.

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