Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).
Steve McQueen longed to unite his acting and his passion for automobiles. More than anything, he longed to bring to the screen the drama and the almost imperceptible emotions of motor racing, particularly those emotions surrounding one of the biggest races in the world. For the enthusiast, Le Mans would be such the cinematic achievement that anything even remotely having to do with the movie would become highly coveted.
The largest character in the movie Le Mans would be Le Mans itself. The dialogue would be sparse, but the sights and sounds on the screen would more than tell the story of the 24 hour race. Indeed, McQueen would be just one of a myriad of characters interwoven and constantly in motion throughout the film. It seemed even the most inconsequential element would have an import role to play at some point in the film.
One of those rather ambiguous players would actually end up introducing Steve McQueen's character, Michael Delaney, to the audience. Michael Delaney would be introduced to the audience driving a 1970 Porsche 911S. It would be this car, and the first few minutes of the film, that would literally be the vehicle in which the past and present history of McQueen's character would be revealed. It would be used to set everything up that was needed to be known about Delaney's role. In its own right, it was a supporting actor in the movie.
The very same 911S that would introduce Michael Delaney to the world would have an opportunity to reprise its role, in all its cinematic glory, not to merely introduce Le Mans and Steve McQueen, but itself. Chassis number 91103 01502, the very car used personally by McQueen off the set and in the movie would be up for auction at RM Auctions' event in Monterey in August.
The Porsche 911S that would star alongside McQueen in the early sequences of the movie was a heavy-hitter in its own right. The 'S' model was the first highly-tuned performance Porsche made available for the street boasting of 200 hp from its 2.1-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. Combined with a five-speed manual transmission and front and rear independent suspension, the 911S didn't just perform well in a straight line either.
This special and iconic 911S would be delivered by Porsche directly to Le Mans for Steve's use and for use in the movie. The car would arrive with its Slate Gray finish with black leather interior. The 911S would not only be the perfect means by which McQueen's character would be introduced in the movie, it was also a fitting alter ego to the 'King of Cool'.
After its appearance in the movie, the car would return to Porsche where it would undergo some modifications. The car would receive limited-slip differential and updated gear ratios before it would be shipped to Los Angeles. Unknown to many as to why, but McQueen would go on to sell the car. It would end up being purchased by an attorney and would be kept, practically in secret, for more than thirty years. It would be resold in 2005 and again some time later to a noted Porsche collector until being presented in RM Auctions' Monterey event.
In spite of all the complexities and engineering nightmares, McQueen had managed to pull off a cinematic masterpiece. The epic that is the 24 Hours of Le Mans would be captured in a way that could only be trumped by an actual presence at the event. He would successfully bring to the screen the passion, the drama and the unexplainable draw of motor racing. It would be not only an action film about motor racing, but a trip into the psyche. And the vehicle that would be chosen to begin the journey would be the very 911S up for auction.
Forever linked to Le Mans, this is one Porsche 911S that is matchless, not for its own uniqueness, but because of its uniqueness, its presence, and what it would mean for the film in which it would star. Therefore, it is of little wonder this piece of automotive and cinematic history was expected to command between $950,000 and $1,350,000 at auction.
At auction, the lot was sold for the sum of $1,375,000, including buyer's premium.
Source:
'Featured Lots: Lot No. 148: 1970 Porsche 911S Steve McQueen Le Mans Movie', (http://www.rmauctions.com/featurecars.cfm?SaleCode=MO11&CarID=r105&fc=0). RM Auctions. http://www.rmauctions.com/featurecars.cfm?SaleCode=MO11&CarID=r105&fc=0. Retrieved 19 August 2011.By Jeremy McMullen
The largest character in the movie Le Mans would be Le Mans itself. The dialogue would be sparse, but the sights and sounds on the screen would more than tell the story of the 24 hour race. Indeed, McQueen would be just one of a myriad of characters interwoven and constantly in motion throughout the film. It seemed even the most inconsequential element would have an import role to play at some point in the film.
One of those rather ambiguous players would actually end up introducing Steve McQueen's character, Michael Delaney, to the audience. Michael Delaney would be introduced to the audience driving a 1970 Porsche 911S. It would be this car, and the first few minutes of the film, that would literally be the vehicle in which the past and present history of McQueen's character would be revealed. It would be used to set everything up that was needed to be known about Delaney's role. In its own right, it was a supporting actor in the movie.
The very same 911S that would introduce Michael Delaney to the world would have an opportunity to reprise its role, in all its cinematic glory, not to merely introduce Le Mans and Steve McQueen, but itself. Chassis number 91103 01502, the very car used personally by McQueen off the set and in the movie would be up for auction at RM Auctions' event in Monterey in August.
The Porsche 911S that would star alongside McQueen in the early sequences of the movie was a heavy-hitter in its own right. The 'S' model was the first highly-tuned performance Porsche made available for the street boasting of 200 hp from its 2.1-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. Combined with a five-speed manual transmission and front and rear independent suspension, the 911S didn't just perform well in a straight line either.
This special and iconic 911S would be delivered by Porsche directly to Le Mans for Steve's use and for use in the movie. The car would arrive with its Slate Gray finish with black leather interior. The 911S would not only be the perfect means by which McQueen's character would be introduced in the movie, it was also a fitting alter ego to the 'King of Cool'.
After its appearance in the movie, the car would return to Porsche where it would undergo some modifications. The car would receive limited-slip differential and updated gear ratios before it would be shipped to Los Angeles. Unknown to many as to why, but McQueen would go on to sell the car. It would end up being purchased by an attorney and would be kept, practically in secret, for more than thirty years. It would be resold in 2005 and again some time later to a noted Porsche collector until being presented in RM Auctions' Monterey event.
In spite of all the complexities and engineering nightmares, McQueen had managed to pull off a cinematic masterpiece. The epic that is the 24 Hours of Le Mans would be captured in a way that could only be trumped by an actual presence at the event. He would successfully bring to the screen the passion, the drama and the unexplainable draw of motor racing. It would be not only an action film about motor racing, but a trip into the psyche. And the vehicle that would be chosen to begin the journey would be the very 911S up for auction.
Forever linked to Le Mans, this is one Porsche 911S that is matchless, not for its own uniqueness, but because of its uniqueness, its presence, and what it would mean for the film in which it would star. Therefore, it is of little wonder this piece of automotive and cinematic history was expected to command between $950,000 and $1,350,000 at auction.
At auction, the lot was sold for the sum of $1,375,000, including buyer's premium.
Source:
'Featured Lots: Lot No. 148: 1970 Porsche 911S Steve McQueen Le Mans Movie', (http://www.rmauctions.com/featurecars.cfm?SaleCode=MO11&CarID=r105&fc=0). RM Auctions. http://www.rmauctions.com/featurecars.cfm?SaleCode=MO11&CarID=r105&fc=0. Retrieved 19 August 2011.By Jeremy McMullen
2011 RM Auctions at Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $950,000-USD $1,350,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,375,000
1970 Porsche 911S Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche 911S
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Porsche 911S 2.2-Litre Targa Chassis#: 9110310479 Sold for USD$170,173 2023 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
1970 Porsche 911 S Coupé Chassis#: 9110301590 Sold for USD$128,331 2023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
1970 Porsche 911S Chassis#: 9110301083 Sold for USD$264,000 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1970 Porsche 911S Sold for USD$145,750 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1970 Porsche 911 2.2 S Chassis#: 9110301049 Sold for USD$148,400 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1970 Porsche 911 2.2S Targa Chassis#: 9110310513 Sold for USD$152,393 2019 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
1970 Porsche 911 2.2L S Chassis#: 9111300396 Sold for USD$118,797 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | |
1970 Porsche 911 S Coupe Chassis#: 9110301049 Sold for USD$193,200 2018 RM Sothebys : The Porsche 70TH Anniversary Auction | |
1970 Porsche 911S 2.2 Coupe Chassis#: 9110301037 Sold for USD$198,240 2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1970 Porsche 911 2.2 S Chassis#: 9110301243 Sold for USD$209,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1970 PORSCHE 911 TARGA Chassis#: 9110111733 Sold for USD$52,800 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1970 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Sold for USD$35,952 2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote | |
1970 PORSCHE 911 TARGA Chassis#: 9110111119 Sold for USD$58,300 2015 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1970 Porsche 911 2.2S Coupe Chassis#: 9110301504 Sold for USD$204,402 2015 Silverstone Auction - Race Retro Classic Car | |
1970 PORSCHE 911S 2.2-LITER COUPE Chassis#: 9110300054 Sold for USD$165,000 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
1970 Porsche 911S 2.7-Litre Targa Chassis#: 911 0310607 Sold for USD$40,126 2013 The Beaulieu Sale, Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia | |
1970 Porsche 911 2.2 S Targa Chassis#: 9110310178 Sold for USD$143,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1970 Porsche 911 Coupe Sold for USD$36,000 2012 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1970 Porsche 911S Steve McQueen Le Mans Movie Car Chassis#: 91103 01502 Sold for USD$1,375,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1970 PORSCHE 911 S SERIE C TARGA Sold for USD$48,645 2011 Rétromobile |
Porsche 911Ss That Failed To Sell At Auction
1970 Porsche 911S's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1970 Porsche 911 2.2S | 9110301504 | 2020 Silverstone Auctions : The NEC Classic Live Online Auction | |||
1970 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupé | 9110300917 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, The European Summer Auction | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
1970 PORSCHE 911 2.2 S | 9110301165 | 2019 Coys Schloss Dyck | |||
1970 PORSCHE 911S TARGA | 9110310642 | 2019 Coys Techno Classica, Essen | |||
1970 Porsche 911S 2.2 Coupé | 99110300980 | 2017 Silverstone Classic | |||
1970 Porsche 911S | 2017 Mecum : Houston | $120,000 | |||
1970 Porsche 911S | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $160,000 | |||
1970 Porsche 911 | 9110122214 | 2016 Motostalgia Auction Watkins Glen VGP | $48,000 | $65,000 | |
1970 Porsche 911 2.2 S Targa | 9110310558 | 2016 Coys : Monaco | $150,000 | $170,000 | |
1970 Porsche 911S Coupe | 5226 | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | |||
1970 Porsche 911S Coupe | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $145,000 | |||
1970 Porsche 911S Coupe | 2015 Auctions America California | $190,000 | |||
1970 Porsche 911S | 9110301644 | 2015 WorldWide Auctions Houston Classic Auction | $190,000 | $200,000 | |
1970 Porsche 911S | 9110300292 | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | |||
1970 Porsche 911 | 9110101162 | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | |||
1970 Porsche 911 2.2 S Targa | 9111310685 | 2014 Silverstone Auction NEC Classic Motor Show 2014 | $70,000 | $85,000 | |
1970 Porsche 911 | 9110120909 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $22,500 | ||
1970 Porsche 911S 2.2-Litre Targa Coupé | 9110310558 | 2014 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $95,000 | $115,000 | |
1970 Porsche 911S Targa | 9110310033 | 2014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction | $135,000 | $175,000 | |
1970 Porsche 911S Coupe 2.2L, 5-Speed | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee | $130,000 | $140,000 | $180,000 | |
1970 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupe | 911 030 0331 | 2013 RM Auctions Monterey | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
1970 Porsche 911S 2.2 Coupe | 9110301243 | 2013 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $150,000 | $180,000 | |
1970 Porsche 911 2.2 S Coupe | 9110300331 | 2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl | $110,000 | $140,000 | |
1970 PORSCHE 911 S COUPE | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $24,500 |
Vehicles With Comparable Market Values
Similar sales to the $165,883 range.
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LZ Coupe Chassis#:1g1yf2d39p5603892 Sold for $165,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Chassis#:2c3cdzl95ph100508 Sold for $165,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1969 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Coupe Chassis#:276579p285884 Sold for $165,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Twister Special Fastback Chassis#:0f05r118853 Sold for $165,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
2019 Porsche 911 GT3 Chassis#:wp0ac2a98ks149252 Sold for $165,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 'Group N' by Abarth Chassis#:ZLA831AB000570000 Sold for $167,237 2024 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
1973 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV Chassis#:U15GLR53004 Sold for $165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1999 SHELBY SERIES 1 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#:5CXSA1817XL000039 Sold for $165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1959 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#:59F094227 Sold for $165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#:1G1YE3D34P5603310 Sold for $167,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1971 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 429 CJ Chassis#:1F05J136511 Sold for $165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1970 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE CABRIOLET Chassis#:11102512004241 Sold for $165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
2023 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT DEMON 170 Chassis#:2C3CDZL9XPH101024 Sold for $165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1969 SHELBY GT500 Chassis#:9F02R480770 Sold for $165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#:124379L509281 Sold for $165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith Coupe Chassis#:sca665c50hux86679 Sold for $165,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1969 Dodge Charger R/T Chassis#:xs29l9g255304 Sold for $165,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Chassis#:124379n574887 Sold for $165,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Chassis#:124379l505320 Sold for $165,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1965 SHELBY COBRA CSX 6000 ROADSTER Chassis#:CSX6083 Sold for $165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ |
1970 Porsche 911S
• Additional valuation insight and sales data• History
• Specifications
• Image gallery
• Other Porsche 911S model years