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There are model cars, and then there are Pocher model cars, like this Porsche 917K. The 917K pays homage to Derek Bell and Jo Siffert's famous Monza 1,000km racing car with museum-like levels of ...
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March 7, 2025 Jerry Seinfeld Finally Sold His ‘Le Mans’ Porsche After Turning Down a $25 Million Offer The racer was driven by Steve McQueen during the filming of the 1971 movie.
The engine and tranny weren’t all that were rebuilt. While previous owners tinkered with the 917K’s looks and features over the decades, Seinfeld restored it to its 1970 vibes. The car was completely ...
Bidding for Steve McQueen's 917K in Kissimmee proceeded in million-dollar increments from $15 million until it reached $25 million, then stopped. If the $25-million bid had been accepted, the ...
Equipment: 427cid/435hp L89, M21 four-speed, F41 suspension, side exhaust, J50 power brakes, tank sticker, Protect-O-Plate. Condition: One of 16 L89 Corvettes built for 1967, and built on the final ...
In 2017, the second 917K used in "Le Mans," chassis number 024, changed hands at a public auction for a whopping $14.08 million. Mecum revealed that Seinfeld's 917K will go under the hammer at ...
The hydraulic ventilated disc brakes and suspension also underwent refurbishment during the process. This 917K is being offered by Mecum at the Kissimmee auction on January 18, 2025.
The 1969 Porsche 917K, widely recognized as one of the most iconic race cars of all time, will be offered on January 18th by Mecum Auctions. This particular chassis—No. 917-022—is best known as the ...
There is no guy who’s comparable to Steve McQueen. I’m just guessing, but that car should be a $25 million car.” Last time a real 917K sold at auction was at Gooding & Co. at Pebble in 2017.
In the case of this 1969 Porsche 917K being offered for sale at the Mecum Kissimmee auction, wearing the iconic Gulf blue-and-orange livery is a combination of both. 0:00 / 0:00 See All 28 Photos ...