Why Your Can’t Steal the ‘Spirit of Ecstasty’ Hood Ornament

As you carefully examine that gorgeous Rolls-Royce for sale, you may have noticed the hood ornament. More than an ornament, though, the Spirit of Ecstasy is a part of Rolls-Royce history. The iconic piece  of automotive art has been given various makeovers by certain customers – from being crafted in gold to carved in crystal. It’s as unforgettable as the Rolls-Royce name itself. But there is something you may not know about the Spirit of Ecstasy – there is no stealing this lovely lady.

While other car brand owners may have their hood ornaments go missing from thieves looking to take a prize or out for an adolescent prank, Rolls-Royce folk don’t have such an issue. Since 2003, when Rolls-Royce got back up on its feet and regained its former glory, the Spirit of Ecstasy was given extra attention.

You can always ask a South Florida Rolls-Royce dealer to show you in person, but in essence, the ornament is spring-loaded so that if struck from any direction, the Spirit of Ecstasy will immediately retract into the radiator shell. Any attempt to grab her and she will immediately pull away and duck to safety. It doesn’t take much, either. A quick movement against her and suddenly, like the spirit she is, she’s gone.

But that’s not all she can do. If you don’t even want someone making a move against the one on your car, there’s always the option to retract it yourself simply by touching a button in the cabin. The emblem will raise or lower on your command, so if you’re at a location and would prefer her to stay safe, simply hit the button and away she goes. Try it for yourself on that Rolls-Royce for sale that you’ve been eyeing.

Head down to your South Florida Rolls-Royce dealer and give the Phantom, Ghost, or Wraith a test drive. See the Spirit of Ecstasy for yourself, and marvel in everything that is Rolls-Royce.