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 When in 1977 Rolls-Royce introduced the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II this model, which offered 4 in (10 cm) more legroom for rear seat passengers thanks to an extended wheelbase, was offered for discerning customers. Perhaps the Company might have been well aware that a few of their customers were slightly eccentric. However it had neven been the manufacturer's policy to comment on any customer's taste. |
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No comment is known as regards the most unusual outward appearance of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II, 1977, #LRF30660. This car was altered into a piece of art (we all do know that any comment on art is a veritable minefield, don't we?). Painted onto the car were "Visionen des Weibes von der Heiligen bis zur Hure" (Visions of the Wife - From Saint to Whore). Presumably the mascot was detailed not to give the impression of a Saint...
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This car had been stored at the home of a dedicated art-collector in Germany
since the early 90ies and only recently an opportunity arose to take a series of photos.
The car surprised when used in traffic by causing a traffic jam and when driven the
mascot's skirt is flying up and does provide the driver with a view of a nice little red
heart attached to a rear part of the figure which usually is hidden. - Perhaps this was
how the artist understood Rolls-Royce's motto "Attention to Detail"?