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James Dean Porsche Found?

9 years ago
1 min read

James Dean was most definitely a Gentleman Racer, the  iconic Hollywood actor died tragically on September 30, 1955 on his way to a race. The car, known as “Little Bastard”, was later used to promote traffic safety, that is until it completely disappeared while being transported back to California from Florida. According the Volo Auto Museum they might know where the car is thanks to a tip from a man earlier this year.

“He said he was 6 years old at the time, and was present as his father and some other men put the wreckage behind a false wall in a building in Whatcom County, Washington,” said Brian Grams, director of the Volo Auto Museum.

The man who claims to know where the car is (allegedly hidden behind a false wall in Washington), is waiting to see if he can take ownership of it so he can collect the 1 million dollar reward offered by the Volo Auto Museum.

ABC 7 Chicago broke the story has has more on it HERE

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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