Rolls-Royce honors the Spirit of Ecstasy with special run of Phantoms

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary Collection

Rolls-Royce Phantom Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary Collection – Click above for high-res images

It’s lonely at the top. And by that we mean that, if you’re shopping at the very pinnacle of the automotive market, you’ve really only got a few choices. Looking for a stately saloon? Then you’re looking at a Rolls-Royce, a Bentley or maybe a Maybach, but that’s about it. So you can be sure your friends, neighbors and fellow captains of industry will already have whatever you’re looking at. What’s an elitist to do?

That could explain the seemingly endless array of special editions a company like Rolls-Royce announces out on an annual basis. But this year is a special year for the iconic motor company, as it celebrates 100 years of its legendary mascot – the Spirit of Ecstasy. And to mark the occasion, Rolls has announced a special run of commemorative Phantoms.

The special edition is differentiated from the rest of the Phantoms you’ll see at the country club with a series of unique touches. For one, the hood ornament is plated in silver, and buyers get a replica statuette to put on their desks as well. For another, four exclusive paint options are offered, including Rhapsody Black, Maiden Blue, Ethereal White Pearl and Wildflower, complimented by black chrome badges.

The interior also features a number of special accents, from the unique instruments and Britannia Silver clock to the commemorative plaque and a special inscription on the glovebox lid, which you can read all about in the press release after the jump.

Gallery: Rolls-Royce Phantom Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary Collection

Gallery: Review: 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom

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Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy celebrates 100

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Spirit of EcstasyRolls-Royce is celebrating a birthday for an important company icon this year. The Spirit of Ecstasy, otherwise known as The Flying Lady, has appeared at the forefront of Rolls-Royce motor cars since 1911. This year marks its 100th birthday.

To honor this milestone, Rolls-Royce is marking all 2011 models with the words “Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary – 2011.” It will be etched into the base of the ornament.

In addition, Rolls has planned various celebrations throughout the year to honor specific dates relevant to the Spirit of Ecstasy. For example, February 6th marks the date when the design was first trademarked and Rolls-Royce will host a drive through London to commemorate the occasion. More events are to be revealed as the year progresses.

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Priory Fine Arts flies the Spirit of Ecstasy with reproduction sculptures

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Spirit of Ecstasy

Spirit of Ecstasy sculpture by Priory Fine Arts – Click above for high-res image gallery

Though hood ornaments were once commonplace on high-end automobiles, they’ve all but completely gone the way of the dodo. Mercedes-Benz sedans still use the simple but iconic three-pointed star, and its upscale sister brand Maybach has its own Double-M. Some Bentley owners opt for the Flying B ornament, but the Jaguar leaping cat is even less common. Few carry the mantle as proudly as Rolls-Royce though.

The Spirit of Ecstasy has been the Rolls-Royce mascot for decades, and remains so today. Back in its heyday, though, Rolls dealers often displayed oversized sculptures – a couple of feet tall or more – of the Spirit in their showrooms. Afficionados, however, can still get these to display in their homes or offices thanks to an English studio called Priory Fine Arts.

Priory crafts replicas of the classic statuettes out of brass, optionally plated in silver or gold. You can get your hands on one for $3,150. The price is listed as negotiable, but the precious-metal leaf will undoubtedly add a few extra greenbacks. Have a closer look at the continuation sculptures – soon to celebrate the centenary of the 1911 original – in the gallery below, or follow the links to inquire about ordering your own.

Gallery: Spirit of Ecstasy sculpture by Priory Fine Arts

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