Spirit of Eleanor lives on
Ever wondered how Roll-Royce got its Spirit of Ecstasy mascot? It's a secret tale of an illicit affair and aristocratic passion at the very birth of motoring. Read on . . .
ELEANOR Velasco Thornton has a unique place in male-dominated motoring history — best known as the model for the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot that adorns the bonnet of Rolls-Royce cars.
“Eleanor Thornton has a unique place in Rolls-Royce history. She is best known as the purported model for our Spirit of Ecst…
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