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Rolls-Royce Phantom
Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary, 2011



Characteristics and peculiarities

Backgrounds of this model
In 2011 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has celebrated the centenary of the Spirit of Ecstasy with an exclusive Collection of bespoke Phantom models. Called the Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary Collection, one hundred cars were manufactured bearing a suite of features inspired by the legendary flying lady, complemented by a range of exclusive exterior colours, wood veneers and leather options.

General characteristics
- Cast in silver, each Spirit of Ecstasy featured a base complete with black-gold plated bezel bearing the commemorative inscription "Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary – 2011", a legend repeated on the cover plate when the mascot is lowered. The design is finished with a set of six hallmarks, two of which have been designed specifically for Rolls-Royce.
- A new badge was developed to authenticate the Collection. Located beneath the Spirit of Ecstasy, on the trunk lid as well as on front side panels, the badge reverses conventional design, with white enamel RR detail set on a black chrome background.
- A trademark Rolls-Royce twin coachline is accentuated on Collection cars by a hand-painted Spirit of Ecstasy insignia, the detail of which has been taken from an original line-drawing by Charles Sykes, the mascot’s creator.
- The glove box lid carries an original Sykes quotation embossed into the colour-matched leather lining: "A graceful little goddess, the Spirit of Ecstasy, who has selected road travel as her supreme delight and alighted on the prow of a Rolls-Royce motor car to revel in the freshness of the air and the musical sound of her fluttering draperies." – Charles Sykes, 1911.
- An analogue clock fitted in the fascia panel, the outer bezel of which is crafted from Britannia Silver, incorporating the unique set of six hallmarks. The backlit face presents an inner ring of silver incorporating the centenary inscription.
- Instrument dials complement the clock design. Satin spun metal dials, centered with polished RR monograms are further enriched with polished chaplets and black numerals.
- The lid of the centre console reveals a solid Britannia Silver commemorative plaque engraved with the inscription "Spirit of Ecstasy - One of One Hundred".
- Four exclusive exterior colour options were offered: (1) Rhapsody Black, a black metallic incorporating a gold sparkle, (2) Maiden Blue, a deep blue metallic with a silver sparkle, (3) Ethereal White Pearl, with a special pearlescent finish, (4) Wildflower, a rich blend of red and brown colour with a fine sparkle.
- A selection of leather and interior contrast schemes. Hand crafted banding of Britannia Silver was inset into the veneer.
- Owners have also received a desk ornament with their cars, a polished steel Spirit of Ecstasy mounted on a piano black base. These were presented with individual certificates of authenticity signed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös.

Production and chassis numbers

The Phantom Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary was a limited run of 100 cars for customers around the world.












The Spirit of Ecstasy and Eleanor Thornton (pictures above).
The 2011 Phantom Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary (pictures below and left).












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