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The Place Where Daredevil James Dean Crashed in 1955 Is Still a Tribute to the Actor Today
The Place Where Daredevil James Dean Crashed in 1955 Is Still a Tribute to the Actor Today

24 Mar 2024, 18:56 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / James Dean died at 24 in a horror crash but his legacy went on. The place where he died is full of messages from people who still cherish the actor

 
The Porsche 550 Spyder Was a Giant Slayer That Revolutionized Motorsport
The Porsche 550 Spyder Was a Giant Slayer That Revolutionized Motorsport

7 Jan 2022, 16:17 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / One of the most dominant racecars of the 1950s, the gorgeous 550 Spyder proved that a smaii and nimble vehicle can outperform larger, more powerful versions

 
Building a Porsche 550-Spyder Replica Is Always a Good Idea When It’s Done Right
Building a Porsche 550-Spyder Replica Is Always a Good Idea When It’s Done Right

31 Oct 2021, 23:27 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / While just a few would fall for a VW Beetle replica, it's a completely different story when we are talking about a Porsche 550-Spyder

 
James Dean’s “Cursed” Porsche 550 Spyder Transaxle Goes to Vegas Haunted Museum
James Dean’s “Cursed” Porsche 550 Spyder Transaxle Goes to Vegas Haunted Museum

3 Jun 2021, 06:18 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Zak Bagans bought the transaxle for $382,000, with the purpose of putting it on display at his museum; it’s the only part of Little Bastard left

 
Transaxle from James Dean’s “Cursed” Porsche 550 Spyder Is for Sale
Transaxle from James Dean’s “Cursed” Porsche 550 Spyder Is for Sale

22 May 2021, 06:00 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Dean bought “Little Bastard” in September 1955 to further his racing career, died in it within weeks. The myth around the 550 Spyder says it’s cursed