The Spirit of Ecstasy hood, or bonnet as the British would say, ornament was first designed by English sculptor Charles Robinson Sykes as a special mascot for Walter Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu’s, (the second Lord Montagu) 1909 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The original, called “The Whisper” had the figure touching her lips with a forefinger as her robes fluttered like wings behind her, apparently meant to resemble a mistress. Subsequent ones had the“Flying Lady” leaning forward with both arms outstretched behind her. Either way, it’s a cool hoodie like no other guiding the way ahead.