A name that resonates today with adults and children alike, Steve McQueen rose to fame in 1960’s Hollywood and survives today in popular culture. Known as the “King of Cool,” he became the man that everyone wanted to be punctuated by his badass stunts. Well, now you can get as close as to becoming the man as possible by owning his racing suit and helmet from in “Le Mans.”
Worn by the iconic actor in his hit film “Le Mans” the suit (suit, helmet, and underwear) was given away as a prize in 1971. The winner, a then teenager, was hoping for the grand prize Porsche 914, but would settle for the suit, which would remain in his family for 46 years. It now stands to part with them for the first time since being gifted to them when it heads to auction as part of RM Sotheby’s Icons 2017 auction in New York, NY. The suit stands to bring in close to half a million when sold with no reserve, not too shabby for a second place prize.
[Photography courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.]
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