Steve McQueen’s Porsche 917K hero car from Le Mans, Chassis No. 917-022, is heading to auction this week in Kissimmee, Florida. An auction sale estimate was not provided, however the Porsche ...
I would say it’s the automotive equivalent of sitting behind the Resolute Desk.” The last time a Porsche 917K hammered it went for around $14 Million at Gooding & Co. at Pebble in 2017. However, like ...
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 meet production needs during the filming of the iconic 1971 movie “Le Mans.” ...
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 ...
This Porsche 917K boasts a legendary racing pedigree and a notable movie appearance. It was previously owned by celebrities, including Steve McQueen and Jerry Seinfeld. The racing model will be ...
During the 1971 season, the 917K was raced by drivers such as Willi Kauhsen and Jo Siffert, further cementing its reputation on the track. Over the next decades, a succession of notable owners, ...
He sold it to Le Mans-winning Porsche 917K driver Richard Attwood in 1977. Attwood changed the car's livery to the red and white scheme he had raced to victory at the 1970 Le Mans and continued to ...