Steve McQueen started filming Le Mans — his 1971 racecar movie to end all racecar movies — with a broken foot. By the end of the on-location, way-over-budget shoot, he had broken friendships, a broken ...
Introduced in 1969, the Porsche 917 has quite a few things to brag about. It's one of the most iconic race cars ever produced and the vehicle that kicked off Porsche's record run of 19 wins at the 24 ...
But this Porsche 917K, chassis no. 917-022, is even more special than the rarity of the car and the recognizability of its paintjob. From the moment it was built, this 917K was destined for another ...
The collector-car world is currently in a frenzy. The legendary Porsche 917K that Steve McQueen, Hollywood’s “King of Cool,” owned and drove in his 1971 movie Le Mans, is coming to Mecum’s Kissimmee ...
Most movie camera cars aren't worthy of a feature article, let alone one suggesting they are worth millions of dollars. But a Porsche race car owned and driven by Steve McQueen makes for a fascinating ...
Fifty years ago today, Steve McQueen's Le Mans had its premiere. McQueen apparently didn't attend, as the production of the film devolved into chaos quickly, and the actor was forced to hand over ...
(Motor Authority) – A 1970 Porsche 917K driven by Steve McQueen in the Hollywood icon’s racing opus “Le Mans” will cross the block at RM Sotheby’s 2021 Monterey auction, scheduled for Aug. 13-14. This ...
“Here was an essentially rusted and beaten-up 1968 Mustang, typically worth around $20,000, that brought $3.74 million because it was the Bullitt car and driven by Steve McQueen. The 917 from Le Mans ...
A 1970 Porsche 917K driven by Steve McQueen in the Hollywood icon's racing opus "Le Mans" will cross the block at RM Sotheby's 2021 Monterey auction, scheduled for Aug. 13-14. This car—chassis 026—was ...