Life, 1928-09-28 · page 4 of 36
Life — September 28, 1928 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a political cartoon or satirical content**—it's a straightforward advertisement for Rolls-Royce motor cars from the 1920s (dated September 28, 1928, per the footer). The page showcases two re-sale vehicle models available through Rolls-Royce branches: the **Pickwick** sedan ($9,000) and the **Piccadilly** ($8,500). Both feature period photographs and detailed descriptions emphasizing luxury, comfort, and craftsmanship—the rumble seat converts to chauffeur seating, for instance. The advertisement lists Rolls-Royce locations across major U.S. cities (New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, etc.), targeting wealthy buyers interested in pre-owned luxury automobiles. **This is purely commercial content, not satire.**
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1IFE: Published New York Post OLLS-ROYCE motor cars at re-sale n seven types of coachwork from $4,000 to $12,900 available for inspection, by appointment, at Rolls-Royce branches throughout the country per Eee —— csieieidaaiad PICKWICK $9,000 A sedan which finds its place in the motor equipment of any fam- ily. Roomy and comfortable, it accommodates seven passengers easily. Division back of the driv- ing seat converts it for chauffeur driving when desired. KS-204 KF is in gray Duco finish, luxu- riously upholstered in velour to PICCADILLY $8,500 The graceful lines of KS-5-CW are accented in black on the cream Duco finish. The rumble seat serves a double purpose; two extra passengers may be ac- commodated in comfort, or lug: gage and golf bags stowed away. New coachwork on a chassis in excellent condition promises the appearance, safety and perfor mance of a new car. Booklet on request ROLLS-ROYCE New Yorx—S8th at Eighth Ave. Los Ancetes—3136 Wilshire Blvd. Priraperpx1a—Walnut and 21st St. Newarx—190 Washington St. Creveranp—7505 Carnegie Ave. Montreat—4010 St. Catherine St., Boston—1035 Commonwealth Ave. — PittssurcH—3939 Forbes St. West Cuicaco—123 Oak Street, East SAN Francisco—461 Post St. SprincrietD, Mass.—454 Bridge St. Cincinnati, 11 East 8th St. Cotumsus—362 East Broad St. Hartrorv—326 Pearl St. British Pomessions. comicbooks.com