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What was the fate of the Porsche known as the Little Bastard after the garage fire?
What happened during the exhibition where the Little Bastard was displayed?
Who was the driver responsible for transporting the Little Bastard after its exhibition?
What mysterious event occurred to the driver during the transportation of the Little Bastard?
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What speculation surrounds the disappearance of the Little Bastard?
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What was the name James Dean gave to his Porsche 550 Spyder?
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What significant event occurred on the evening of September 30, 1955?
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What happened to the mechanic who worked with George Barris on the Little Bastard?
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What did George Barris eventually do with the wrecked Little Bastard?
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What was the fate of the young doctor, Troy McKenry, after buying a part from the Little Bastard?
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Study Notes
James Dean's Death
- James Dean was a famous actor who died tragically in a car crash on September 30, 1955, at the age of 24.
- Dean was driving his Porsche 550 Spyder, nicknamed "Little Bastard", to a race in Salinas, California when he collided with another car.
- Dean's death shocked the world and cemented his status as a cultural icon.
The Curse of the Little Bastard
- Alec Guinness, a fellow actor, warned Dean about the car, predicting his death a week before the crash.
- The "curse" of the Little Bastard continued after Dean's death.
- George Barris, who purchased the wreckage, experienced multiple accidents related to the car's parts.
- A mechanic was injured when the car was being transported to Barris' garage.
- A young doctor, Troy McKenry, was killed in a racing accident after installing the Little Bastard's engine in his car.
- Another doctor, William Eschrid, was severely injured in a car crash after using another part of the car.
- The car was eventually put on display at an exhibition in Sacramento, California, where it fell from its display, injuring a visitor.
- The car was then transported on a lorry where the driver, George Barris, was killed when the car fell on him.
- The Little Bastard disappeared in 1960, with its whereabouts unknown.
- The story of the Little Bastard raises questions about coincidence versus the possibility of a curse.
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Description
Explore the tragic story of James Dean, a cultural icon who died in a car crash in 1955. Delve into the eerie 'curse' associated with his Porsche 550 Spyder, known as 'Little Bastard', and the subsequent accidents surrounding its wreckage. This quiz covers both Dean's impact and the legends surrounding the car.
