I didn't know all of this about the Porsche he was driving when he died. Really weird.

 

Since Dean's death, his Porsche 550 Spyder became infamous for being the vehicle that killed not only him, but for injuring and killing several others in the years following his death. In view of this, many have come to believe that the actor's vehicle and all of its parts were cursed. Legendary Hot Rodder George Barris bought the wreck for $2,500, only to have it slip off its trailer and break a mechanic's leg. Soon afterwards, Barris sold the engine and drive-train, respectively, to physicians Troy McHenry and William Eschrid. While racing against each other, the former would be killed instantly when his vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a tree, while the latter would be seriously injured when his vehicle rolled over while going into a curve. Barris later sold two tires, which malfunctioned as well. The tires, which were unharmed in Dean's accident, blew up simultaneously causing the buyer's automobile to go off the road. Subsequently, two young would-be thieves were injured while attempting to steal parts from the car. When one tried to steal the steering wheel from the Porsche, his arm was ripped open on a piece of jagged metal. Later, another man was injured while trying to steal the bloodstained front seat. This would be the final straw for Barris, who decided to store "Little b*****d" away, but was quickly persuaded by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to loan the wrecked car to a highway safety exhibit.

The first exhibit from the CHP featuring the car ended unsuccessfully, as the garage storing the Spyder went up in flames, destroying everything except the car itself, which suffered almost no damage whatsoever from the fire. The second display, at a Sacramento High School, ended when the car fell, breaking a student's hip. "Little b*****d" caused problems while being transported several times. On the way to Salinas, the truck containing the vehicle lost control, causing the driver to fall out, only to be crushed by the Porsche after it fell off the back. On two separate occasions, once on a freeway and again in Oregon, the car came off other trucks, although no injuries were reported, another vehicle's windshield was shattered in Oregon. Its last use in a CHP exhibit was in 1959. In 1960, when being returned to George Barris in Los Angeles, California, the car mysteriously vanished. It has not been seen since

 

p.s.

As an afterthought,

This makes it even creepier:

 

"The car was given the nickname "Little b*****d" by Bill Hickman, his language coach on Giant. When Dean introduced himself to Alec Guinness outside a restaurant, he asked him to take a look at the Spyder. Guinness thought the car appeared "sinister" and told Dean: "If you get in that car, you will be found dead in it by this time next week." This encounter took place on September 23, 1955.

 

The accident and his death happened on September 30, 1955.......

 

Alan............

Actually I did ;)

Doo,doo,doo,doo (in a twilight zone kinda way)-spooky!

Strange coincidences between Abraham Lincoln and John F Kennedy

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846.

John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.

 

 

Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860.

John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.

 

 

The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters.

 

 

Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.

 

 

Both of their wives lost their children while living in the White House.

 

 

Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.

 

 

Both men were killed by a bullet that struck the back of their heads.

 

 

Both were rumored to be killed in a conspiracy.

Neither was confirmed to be a conspiracy.

 

 

Lincoln was shot in the Ford Theater.

Kennedy was shot in a card made by the Ford Motor Company (a Lincoln no less)

 

 

Lincoln's Private Secretary was named John and Kennedy's Private Secretary was named Lincoln.

 

 

 

Both were assassinated by Southerner Democrats and former senators.

 

 

Both were succeeded by Southerners.

 

 

Both successors were named Johnson.

 

 

Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808.

Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.

Their first names both contain six letters.

 

 

John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839.

Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939.

Both assassins were known by their three names.

Both names comprise fifteen letters.

 

 

Booth ran from the theater and was caught in a warehouse.

Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theater.

 

 

Both assassins were assassinated before their trials.

 

 

The only complete filming of Kennedy's assasination was shot by Abraham Zapruder.

The only complete account of Lincoln's assasination was written by John Zelfindorfer.

 

 

Lincoln's last child, Tad, had his funeral held on July 16, 1871.

Later he was exhumed and moved to a different grave site.

Kennedy's son JFK Jr. was lost at sea on July 16, 1999.

Later he was found, brought up, and then re-burried at sea.

 

In Lincoln's first public proposal as Republican candidate for president, also endorsed was a certain Mr. John Kennedy as Vice-President on November 6th 1858!

If you look closely enough you can find 'coincidences' everywhere, especially if you want to find them. There you have about 20 links, what about the 20 million that don't exist ?

both of the above are freaky

If you look closely enough you can find 'coincidences' everywhere, especially if you want to find them. There you have about 20 links, what about the 20 million that don't exist ?

 

Spot on , Andy ;)

It can easily be explained if it wasnt for thoes pesky kids.

 

RoobyRoby Roooo

:rofl: :rofl:

Its last use in a CHP exhibit was in 1959. In 1960, when being returned to George Barris in Los Angeles, California, the car mysteriously vanished. It has not been seen since.

 

i think it painted itself blue, parked on my driveway and called itself a Z