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Feb 12, 2020 · As detailed by American Blues Scene, Janis Joplin drove a 1964 Porsche 356c Cabriolet, and had done so for two years by the time she recorded her timeless hit. Initially a Dolphin Grey hue, the car became a psychedelic legend with the help of Joplin's roadie, Dave Richards, who painted it.
Apr 14, 2023 · Janis loved the Porsche and would drive it everywhere, including to her local performances. At one such show in 1969, the Porsche was stolen from outside a concert venue in San...
Dec 11, 2015 · A 1964 Porsche 356 that once belonged to the rock singer Janis Joplin sold at auction Thursday night for $1.76 million. The car had been expected to sell for between $400,000 and $600,000. The...
Jul 1, 2021 · Janis Joplin's Psychedelic Porsche. In 1968, Joplin picked up a used '65 Porsche 356c with a white paint job for $3,500. It didn't take too long before she wanted to spice things up, so she recruited one of her roadies, Dave Roberts, to give the vehicle an all-new custom paint job.
Oct 5, 2016 · “My friends all drive Porsches,” sang Janis Joplin. But this was true not just for her friends—she too owned a Porsche: a 356 SC with a colorful paint job. This rock star on wheels was recently sold at an auction for 1.76 million dollars. The Details.
Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer and songwriter. One of the most iconic and successful rock performers of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals, as well as her "electric" stage presence.
Dec 11, 2015 · This 1964 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC was purchased by Janis Joplin when it was four years old, with the singer using it as her daily driver. The livery also features Joplin's astrological...
Dec 11, 2015 · Owned and regularly driven by Janis Joplin before her tragic death in 1970, the 1964 Porsche 356C Cabriolet stands out not just for its provenance but also its unusual paint scheme. According...
Dec 16, 2015 · The outstanding final bid may have to do with the automobile’s connection to music legend Janis Joplin, who purchased the Porsche in 1968 for a mere $3,500. When she got her hands on the car,...
Dec 10, 2015 · Today, Joplin’s 95 horsepower sports car remains in strong running condition. On a drive through a New Jersey park, it provided all the sounds and fun, direct feel of a great classic Porsche.
