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> James Dean Remeberance in L.A., 9/30 50th anniversary @ Comp. Motors
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post Sep 10 2005, 12:33 AM
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Since driving out to Cholame on a Friday is a bit of a task for most of us Angelinos, I've got a plan that's closer to home.
The ancient Competition Motors @ 1219 N. Vine St. in Hollywood CA, was the embarcation point of James Dean's date with destiny. It is presently a fenced off construction site , next to a Church.
On 9/30 I'm driving my 930 to the location and @ 9:30am I'll respect a moment of silence for James. There's a side street (LaMirada St.) along side the Vine St. add'y where about 10 to 20 cars can line up--but NOTE: this is an active construction site, dirty , and the grading contractor is not a gearhead (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)
Maybe some of you locals want to join up--and then breakfast @ Mel's Sunset Strip ??
Pic is of Dean in #130 on the lot at Comp Motors circa 1955. John von Neumann (owner) was a VW and Porsche and Ferrari dealer. He was also one of the founding fathers of the SCCA.
I know that Gustl will recognize the round badge on the left fender of the 550 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
...next (following) pic is the property today.
Marty


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