a starring role in the 1971 cult classic film "Le Mans," in which it was piloted by Steve McQueen. Three separate 917 examples were used for filming, and the movie also incorporated additional ...

It’s one of the most recognizable race cars of all time. The 22nd unit of the 1969 Porsche 917K build run was modified to ...

It was originally purchased by Steve McQueen and featured in the movie La Mans, filmed in France ... thanks for staying together.” After the film, the car would go on to have a successful ...

For instance, this Porsche 917 was driven by Steve McQueen in the 1971 film Le Mans. As one of the more iconic models in Porsche's history, the notoriety from the movie and owners only adds to the ...

As well as receiving regular reminders of McQueen’s association with the Monaco from the brand itself, examples from the batch of six supplied to prop master Don Nunley for use in the film turn up at ...

The car, a 1969 Porsche 917K that was featured in the 1971 film "Le Mans," was featured at the ... the Porsche to fetch such a high amount. "Steve McQueen had this whole other image.

The iconic 1969 Porsche 917K star car formerly owned by Steve McQueen will remain ... best known for its role in the 1971 film “Le Mans”, in which McQueen plays fictional racer Michael Delaney.

The car, featured in the 1971 film "Le Mans," was previously owned by the late Steve McQueen and featured at the 2025 Mecum Auction in Kissimmee, Florida on Saturday. However, despite the hefty ...

The 1969 Porsche 917K from “Le Mans” Michael McCafferty, courtesy of Mecum Auctions Following filming, chassis 917-022, bounced between a couple of collectors before ending up in the ...

For starters, it was the hero car in the 1971 "Le Mans" film starring the legendary Steve McQueen. Depicting a fictional 24 Hours of Le Mans race with actual footage captured during the 1970 event ...

But this particular car, chassis 917-022 and sporting the famous blue and orange Gulf livery, goes beyond rarity: it became an icon thanks to its role in the 1971 Steve McQueen film Le Mans.