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- However, when the Lotus failed to arrive in time for the race, Dean grew impatient, cancelled the deal and bought the 550 Spyder instead. Nicknamed “Little Bastard” by Dean himself, the Porsche quickly became Dean’s pride and joy and he was keen to show off his new car.
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Sep 1, 2020 · Nik Berg. 01 September 2020. Leave comment. James Dean’s career as an actor and racer was cut tragically short on September 30, 1955, when his “Little Bastard” Porsche 550 Spyder was involved in a catastrophic collision on the way to a race meeting. Dean was killed instantly, but Little Bastard would go on to cause considerably more trouble.
..James Dean affectionately nicknamed his Porsche 550 Spyder; the car would give Dean a hard time up until the end; it was this motor that he lost his life during a fatal accident on September 30, 1955. Dean bought the car to enter in the official American circuit races, he needed a small and nimble car since he had only just started competing.
Dean Jeffries painted the name tag "Little Bastard" on the rear and the number 130 on both doors and hood. George Barris asked Dean a couple of times why he chose 130. Dean avoided the question, but he had a reason.
- The Premonition
- The Unfateful Turn
- The Other Incidents
- The Mystery Behind The Curse
A rising star and an edgy character, James Dean was always an outcast no matter where he went. Even after gaining popularity in films, acting was not something he enjoyed. His passion for cars, racing, and motorsport outweighed his love for acting. James saved up his paychecks from movies he starred in and finally purchased the Porsche 550, a car t...
On the 30th of September 1955, the fateful day arrived. On his way to attend his race in Salinas, James decided to put his new Porsche to the test on the open roads. It was at the intersection of Highway 46 and 41 where James met with his destiny. He left Blackwells Corner with Rolf Wütherich, the Porsche mechanic, and sped away, leaving his mates ...
The remains of the crash and the 550 Spyder were then auctioned off by the insurance company. Eerily, the engine of the Spyder remained unharmed and intact despite the horrendous impact. Dr. William Eschrid, a passionate part-time racer, purchased the 550 Spyder and stripped it down. He then used the four-cylinder engine from the remains of the Por...
George Barris, known as "King of the Kustomizers" a car customizer from Hollywood, purchased the wrecked Porsche as it had a famous name linked to it. Barris displayed the car in various car shows in the wrecked condition to earn popularity as the mystique surrounding the cursed Porsche kept growing. People that touched the carcass of the 550 Sypde...
Sep 8, 2022 · Of course, it was also the last car Dean ever purchased and drove. Dubbed "Little Bastard," Dean's Porsche apparently emanated such an ominous presence that fellow actor Sir Alec Guinness even ...
Oct 19, 2015 · Dean’s car then went next door to the shop of legendary pinstriper Dean Jeffries, who painted “Little Bastard” on the rear cowling. It was a nickname Dean had acquired by friend and stunt driver Bill Hickman.
Aug 2, 2023 · The ‘Little Bastard’ was purchased by George Barris for $2,500, although it managed to break a mechanic’s leg during transportation. Many fans speculated that Dean’s vehicle possessed a force larger than the humans that it came into contact with, and soon the Porsche 550 Spyder would cause even more chaos. A man named Dr William ...
