James Dean Speedster article
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James Dean Speedster article
Very interesting information in the new 356 Registry issue on the 1954 #80126 Speedster. One detail I`d never heard was the missing grab handle on the dash. Lee shows a pic of the guys pushing the car onto a trailer, and you can see no grab handle.....or....holes for one.......that`s a very convincing piece of info.....GREAT article Lee.....good job!
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Re: James Dean Speedster article
Growing up riding shotgun in my dad's Roadster with him at the wheel, that grab handle quickly became my best friend. My dad liked to drive in a, shall we say, spirited manner?
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On the Glasers, it is a woven leather monkey fist. .........Jim.
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Yes, discovered historic photos from 1955 have been the first-hand / confirming evidence by the second owner — Lew Bracker’s (age 94) excellent memory regarding the modifications that were made by Competition Motors’ mechanics to his F Prod race car— 67 years ago!
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Just a wonderfully written article with thorough forensic work !! One of the Best articles ever !!
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Two thumbs up on a great article and the diligent research.
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Tenacious scholarship performed to get this article done. This may be as close as we ever get to a definitive answer regarding the final whereabouts of James Dean's Speedster. Great work, Lee!
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YES, great article Lee!
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X2!!Ronald Sieber wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:10 am Tenacious scholarship performed to get this article done. This may be as close as we ever get to a definitive answer regarding the final whereabouts of James Dean's Speedster. Great work, Lee!
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+1 Terrific piece of research. And a well written, linear article.
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I am framing that cover, Lee. As you know I am a big fan of James Dean and his speedster. I am glad you are a trustee. Tony 81125
See my 1957 speedster "backyard find" story in September\October 356registry magazine. I am always looking for an old Porsche to write stories about or interesting stories about an old Porsche to relay for the magazine.
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International members will have to wait I guess?
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I live in a southern portion of the Gadsden Purchase Neil and I haven't received mine either. Looking forward to getting it though.
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can confirm…JD arrived in bavaria