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James Dean 1955 CA Porsche Registration

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James Dean 1955 CA Porsche Registration
California State Department of Motor Vehicles Certificate of Ownership for James Dean for his 1955 Porsche RDS550. This was from when he lived in Sherman Oaks. Cut out on photo paper. Tattered edges. James Dean lived in Sherman Oaks, California for a short period of time in 1955. He rented a house at 14611 Sutton Street. The house is now a popular tourist destination and is known as the James Dean House.

Dean was a rising star in Hollywood at the time and was living in Sherman Oaks while he was filming the movie Giant. He was killed in a car crash in September 1955, just a few months after moving to Sherman Oaks. It can not be confirmed if this is the original paper registration from his vehicle as it was engulfed in flames when he crashed. However, it shows signs of age and wear and tear. This may have been a photocopy of the actual car registration, it is difficut to tell if it is the real one as that may have been in the car when the accident happened. It is a unique and intriguing piece of memorabilia from a legendary actor (3.5" x 3").