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"Me and My Shadow" Rolls-Royce Satirical Illustration
Category|Automotive
Subcategory|European
Year|1970
Rarity Class|CLASS SS
Archive Views|20
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Last updated: 30 Mar 2026
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The Ultimate Status Lemon
"Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of the ultimate status symbol?"
This is not a car advertisement; it’s a brilliant piece of 1970s automotive satire. Written by the provocative Al Goldstein, this memoir excerpt titled "Me and My Shadow" ruthlessly tears down the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. The striking illustration replaces the iconic 'Spirit of Ecstasy' hood ornament with a literal "lemon" (American slang for a defective car). Goldstein even compares the vehicle to Richard Nixon, making this an extremely rare and culturally significant piece of rebellious print media.
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