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more about #jamesdean more comments → Mobius: Porsches have improved on safety by a lot since 1955. I wonder if introducing competition into government will make it possible to not have junctions ... more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Widening the highway won't make it safer. Hopefully they will build some shoulders. #jamesdean more » theeastbaykid: This interchange has already been updated since the Dean accident, although it's still hella dangerous. Especially when you're driving with the wheel ... more » beercheck: "Sam Smith" sure is ambiguous. In lieu of a proper introduction, I'm going to assume you look like this. #jamesdean more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: I'm still miffed US 666 actually received an official name change. #jamesdean more » Maxichamp: James Dean commercial. #jamesdean more » Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing: Dean reportedly frequently showed up to the set of "Giant" exhibiting the minor dings and bruises that belayed his penchant for rough trade... Had he ... more » ssrock64: Since when are Datsuns boring? It's all about power-to-weight, baby, power-to-weight. My 240Z went like heck, and that was before we started modifying... more » FrankGrimes: If he had lived longer (which I wish he did I like his movies) There wouldn't be stupid crap speculating on what his life would be like taking time a... more » Novaload: I really hate ads that "revive" dead celebrities and sell them out. If you need some dead guy's charisma to flog your product, get some new marketers... more » Maxichamp: Had he lived, he would have lived the life of Mickey Rourke, starring in cheeeezy Japanese ads for the Daihatsu Charade. #jamesdean more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: It would have been very interesting to see what he might have done, if he'd had a few more years ahead of him. All the more incentive to do as much a... more » BigEngineSmallCar: I think the reason James Dean keeps us captivated to this day is because he died young. His star burned brightest when he died, we were not allowed t... more » vwminispeedster, pronounded Si-trow-in: Chaplin DID own a Citroen 15/6! more » Elhigh: I think a Stryker might stand up to Ray's driving skills a little better. Rougher ride, but it'll survive the occasional parking lot bumper-thumper wi... more » -
#carculture
James Dean Still Dead, But Highway He Died On To Become Safer
California's infamous State Route 46, otherwise known as "Blood Alley," is slated for its first safety updates in over a decade. After an extended funding battle, Caltrans will break ground on improvements today. Rest in peace, little bastard. More » -
#adwatch
James Dean Dodges '50 Ford, Goes On To Save African Children
What if James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder had missed that Ford Custom at the intersection of State Routes 46 and 41? According to South Africa's Allan Gray Investments, Things Would Have Been Different. More » -
#deadcelebritycars
Dead Celebrities: What Would They Drive If Alive Today?
Last month when bored, we decided to determine the cars some random celebrities drive. This month, we're bored again and wondering what cars these 21 dead celebrities would drive if they were alive today.
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#deadcelebritycars
James Dean Would Drive A Porsche Carrera GT
James Dean was very much into Porsche when he was alive; one even killed him. If Dean were alive today we could imagine him cruising down the PCH in this Porsche Carrera GT, but what would he call it - "Big Bastard?" More » -
#porsche550spyder
The Curse Of James Dean's “Little Bastard”
When we think of the Porsche 550 Spyder, the first thing that comes to mind is James Dean. We suggest you stop thinking about it if you enjoy your health. More »
