Tråd: Rolls-Royce, Fest

Hundrede Rolls-Royces tog til gaderne i London den 6 februar 2011 at fejre et særligt jubilæum. Datoen markeret hundredåret for verdens mest berømte hood mascot, Spirit of Ecstasy, som blev først monteret til Rolls-Royce modeller i 1911.

Spirit of Ecstasy er en ægte ikon, en yndefuld gudinde, der har prydet stævn af Rolls-Royce biler tidligere og nuværende, sagde Rolls-Royce Motor biler CEO, Torsten Müller-Ötvös. Hun er anerkendt verden som et symbol for højdepunktet af automotive aspiration og er en inspiration for dem af os arbejder for firmaet i dag. Centenary drevet var en passende hyldest til sådan en vigtig figur for vores virksomhed.

Drevet startede i Belgravia, og endte på den Store Udestue på Syon Hus i West London, er det hjemsted for Hertug af Northumberland, gøre sin vej forbi mange af Londons berømte seværdigheder såsom Big Ben, Trafalgar Square og Piccadilly Circus.

Ruten også gået steder, der har betydning for Rolls-Royce-mærke. Dette omfattede fødestedet for Charles Rolls i Hill Street, Mayfair, stedet for det studie, hvor billedhuggeren Charles Sykes menes at have skabt sin berømte Spirit of Ecstasy design på Brompton Road og Berkeley Square, the 21st century hjem af Rolls-Royce i London.

Phantom og Ghost modeller produceret i companys 21st Century hjem i Goodwood i spidsen for paraden. Flere Goodwood modeller blev følgeskab i processionen af et udvalg af klassiske og vintage biler, drevet af medlemmer af Rolls-Royce entusiaster Club, VIPs og medier gæster. Blandt deres antal var eksempler på sølv spøgelser, sølv skyer, sølv skygger og Silver Spurs.

A hundred Rolls-Royces took to the streets of London on February 6, 2011 to celebrate a very special anniversary. The date marked the centenary of the worlds most famous hood mascot, the Spirit of Ecstasy, which was first fitted to Rolls-Royce models in 1911.

The Spirit of Ecstasy is a genuine icon, a graceful goddess who has adorned the prow of Rolls-Royce cars past and present, said Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO, Torsten Müller-Ötvös. She is recognized the world over as a symbol for the pinnacle of automotive aspiration and is an inspiration to those of us working for the company today. The centenary drive was a fitting tribute to such an important figure for our company.

The drive started in Belgravia and ended at the Great Conservatory at Syon House in West London, the home of the Duke of Northumberland, making its way past famous London landmarks such as Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

The route also passed locations of significance for the Rolls-Royce brand. This included the birthplace of Charles Rolls in Hill Street, Mayfair, the site of the studio where sculptor Charles Sykes is thought to have created his famous Spirit of Ecstasy design on Brompton Road and Berkeley Square, the 21st century home of Rolls-Royce in London.

Phantom and Ghost models produced at the companys 21st Century home in Goodwood headed the parade. More Goodwood models were joined in the procession by a selection of classic and vintage cars, driven by members of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club, VIPs and media guests. Among their number were examples of Silver Ghosts, Silver Clouds, Silver Shadows and Silver Spurs.