Spiffy Cola occupies an unusual place in the world of American soft drinks, presenting itself as a relic of the 1930s while in reality functioning primarily as a modern “retro” brand shaped by nostalgia. The label commonly cites 1934 as its origin, placing it squarely in the era when cola beverages were still regional novelties and aggressively marketed as refreshing pick-me-ups during the depths of the Great Depression.