Yes, James Dean did have a Porsche 356—specifically a 356 Speedster—before the infamous 550 Spyder stole the headlines and, tragically, the rest of the story.
He used the Speedster for club racing to sharpen his skills, then traded up to the lighter, racier 550 in 1955.
So if you’re picturing “Little Bastard” on a 356, that cheeky script actually belonged to the 550; the Speedster was the training montage before the final act.
In collector circles, a period-correct 356 Speedster with Dean provenance would be the motoring equivalent of a meteorite—rare, valuable, and guaranteed to start arguments at cars and coffee.
Listing your ad only takes a few minutes, and most categories are free.
Post an adA weekly hand-picked round-up of the best bargains, free stuff, and trending listings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Know someone looking to buy or sell something? Send them to Tradingpost, Australia's original marketplace.
