Porsche 917 from the movie "Le Mans" and ex-Steve McQueen to be auctioned

A Porsche 917 rarely goes unnoticed. So when it comes to a movie, especially one starring Steve McQueen, it's impossible to miss. Well, it will be available at the house's next auction Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida.

This 917-022 chassis was acquired straight from the Porsche factories in 1969 by Steve McQueen and the production company, Solar Productions to shoot the film "The Last of Us" a year later. Le Mans ».

Since then, the Porsche 917, recognizable at the time thanks to its iconic Gulf livery, has changed hands several times. Reinhold Joest took it over in 1971 before selling it to Brian Redman in 1975. The latter sold it to Richard Attwood in 1977 who kept it for 23 years. Frank Gallogly took it over in 2000. Its last owner has been comedian Jerry Seinfeld since 2001.

The German prototype underwent a complete restoration by Cavaglieri Restorations, completed last August. It was returned to its 1970 condition, including its original colours. Now, the auction will take place on 18 January, where its future owner will have to pay several tens of millions of euros to acquire it.

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