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On This Day in 1955 …

Posted on September 30, 2025 by lawrence

James Dean, on the day in 1955 that he met his demise with his 550 Spyder …  (photographer unknown) And in a related  550 Spyder matter, see this twelve-year-old post.  And this, at the Portland Art Museum.  

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A Contribution From Herman

Posted on January 15, 2024 by lawrence

I have no information whatsoever from Herman about this image:

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Ready for Winter

Posted on November 6, 2023 by lawrence

Jim provides these photos, taken by none other than himself (one of my best students), of the ex-Blue Rascal outfitted with tall, skinny 205/65R15 Toyo Observe GSi-6 tires on “Phone Dials” for winter duty.  The locale is Catherine Creek.  Drive … Continue reading →

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A Visit From Jim

Posted on October 29, 2023 by lawrence

Jim A. (aka jamesa) drove in today from Outer Oregon.  We spent a few delightful hours catching up on life events, comparing health-related and other notes, discussing the pluses and minuses of our respective computing scenarios (I’ll let him tell … Continue reading →

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Porsche Racing History

Posted on October 8, 2023 by lawrence
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FaceTime with Herman Today

Posted on October 5, 2023 by lawrence

Today’s diary entry: Herman virtually “takes me with him” as he drives his Porsche, top-down, around Kansas City as I sit in front of my iPad in Washington state. Filmmaker friend Kevin sees my illustration and responds by quoting from … Continue reading →

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Reflecting the Skies Above …

Posted on August 31, 2023 by lawrence

… in its new paint.  More to come.  Photo by Jim A.  

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Blauer Schlingel zu Blauer Engel 07

Posted on October 27, 2022 by lawrence

See Previous/Following: 01  02  03  04  05  06  07 Learn more about painter Britt on Facebook Paint 02 … Progress Notes 21 Oct 2022 Fin Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 8.30.22 PM.png ¬ Then the bad news: Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at … Continue reading →

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Blauer Schlingel zu Blauer Engel 06

Posted on October 27, 2022 by lawrence

See Previous/Following: 01  02  03  04  05  06  07 Learn more about painter Britt on Facebook Paint 01 … Progress Notes Paint 1 20 Oct 2022 Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 8.27.11 PM.png ¬ An hour later:Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 8.27.52 … Continue reading →

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Blauer Schlingel zu Blauer Engel 05

Posted on October 27, 2022 by lawrence

See Previous/Following: 01  02  03  04  05  06  07 Learn more about painter Britt on Facebook Prep (05) … Progress Notes Prime!!!!!! 20 Oct 2022 Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 8.22.06 PM.png ¬ Screen Shot 2022-10-23 at 8.23.14 PM.png ¬

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