Models from the first small batch now available
We are proud to unveil our most recent 'Man and Machine' edition at 1:8 scale: a standing figure of legendary James Dean paired with his infamous Porsche 550 RS Spyder "Little Bastard". Limited to just 30 pieces, this piece captures Dean with chassis 550-0055 on a warm fall day in 1955 looking every inch the handsome young man behind the movie star legend. Each model with figure includes an A1 giclee print of Dean behind the wheel, with his mechanic and friend Rolf Wutherich, sourced from the Getty Images archive.
The first small batch of this exclusive edition is now available. To order, use the link below or contact our sales team directly.
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Each 1:8 scale model of the 550 RS Spyder measures over 45 cms/17 inches long and has opening doors, engine cover and trunk.
Every detail of Dean's apparel and his athletic physique, have all been carefully considered and tastefully rendered into the figure.
After successfully racing his Porsche 356 Super Speedster, James Dean became captivated by the new 550 Spyder, planning to test it at the upcoming SCAA Regionals in Salinas. Tragically, he never made it to the race, fatally colliding with a Ford Tudor Custom while driving on Route 466. Following the accident, "Little Bastard" changed hands multiple times, giving rise to urban legends and fantastical tales of a curse associated with the car. In 1960, the Spyder vanished whilst being shipped to Los Angeles and remains missing to this day.