A Porsche 917 used for filming of “Le Mans” didn't sell at auction despite a $25 million bid The car is one of three 917s used for filming and the example owned by Steve McQueen The car's ...

There are over 2,700 billionaires in the world, but only one Porsche chassis No. 917-022. After the reserve not met auction ... It is conceivable that the car may not receive a higher bid. The movie ...

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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 ...

Building an engine so powerful it got banned in not one, but two series, takes some doing. But Porsche did just that with the ...

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 ...

With its help, Porsche snagged its first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970, cementing its dominance in motorsport. Only 65 examples of the 917 were ever built, and while all are ...

The Porsche in question ... the 1970 event, "Le Mans" featured a pair of race cars, including this Gulf-liveried 917K sporting chassis number 022. Built in 1969 for the 917's initial homologation ...

Where is the collector car market heading in the new year? Which makes and models will be most desirable? Classic Driver went ...

This example is best known for its role in the 1971 film “Le Mans”, in which McQueen plays fictional racer Michael Delaney. The Gulf-liveried Porsche was purchased by the actor in 1970 with ...

helped Porsche to its first 24 Hours of Le Mans victory in 1970. With only 65 examples produced, each one is a rare collector's item. But this particular car, chassis 917-022 and sporting the ...