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102 years ago, Rolls-Royce created its emblem for its automobiles. On February 4, 1911, the company introduced the famous symbol: a winged woman poised to leap forward. The sculpture was created by Charles Sykes, who named it 'The Spirit of Ecstasy.' The sculptor's favorite model was Eleanor Thornton, who served as the prototype for the statue. Unfortunately, Eleanor met a tragic death near Port Said—she was aboard a ship with Lord Montague, a pioneer of British automotive development. She was h