"Me and My Shadow" Rolls-Royce Satirical Illustration

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.