Chassis 022, the iconic Porsche 917 made famous by its appearance in the 1971 film 'Le Mans', starring Steve McQueen, will be auctioned off by Mecum Auctions in January 2024.
Chassis 022, the hero car from Le Mans and perhaps the most famous Porsche 917 of all, will be sold this month. The sale of any Porsche 917 is a notable event, given both their rarity - just 65 were ever made - and phenomenal success, with Le Mans and Can-Am triumphs to its name. But some really are extra special, and this might be the most famous 917 of all, making it perhaps the best-known example of Porsche’s sportscar racing icon. A huge deal, then.
It is chassis 917-022, also known as the Porsche bought by Steve McQueen and which featured in the 1971 film Le Mans. The Gulf livery has never looked better. And on January 17th, for the first time in almost 25 years, this Porsche 917 will be sold by Mecum Auctions at its giant Kissimmee sale. For how much remains to be seen, of course, but consider that it boasts both motorsport and film pedigree, as well as one of the most star-studded ownership histories you’ve ever seen, and it’s easy to imagine records being broken. It’s coming from Jerry Seinfeld’s collection, for one thing, where it has resided since 2001. Seinfeld is of course globally famous for his Porsche collection (and his comedy), and he actually sent the 917 for restoration as recently as last summer. At Cavaglieri Restoration of Van Nuys, California, it was returned to its 1970 glory, which included a respray in the iconic blue and orange, plus new graphics and a mechanical refresh. For whoever’s lucky enough to win the auction, they’ll find a 917 in fine fettle. What a first drive that could be… Could you be brave enough? Could the 917 experience ever match up to the price? Where would you use it? All questions to be faced by the victorious bidder, though there’d be plenty of joy to take from merely soaking up this car’s history. 917-022 really has lived an extraordinary life, even by the standards of Porsche race cars
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