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Le Mans (National General, 1971). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11″ X 14″). This lot presents an almost never seen opportunity to own the complete lobby card set for this exceptional racing film starring Steve McQueen, known to be an avid racer outside of his acting career. Filmed during the real Le Mans race of 1970, it featured plenty of fast-paced action using cars painted to look like the real competitors in the closeup shots. McQueen plays driver Michael Delaney who is out to prove that he has what it takes to win, and who falls for the widow (Lisa...

Le Mans (Towa, 1971). Japanese Movie Poster Steve McQueen is at his best in this race car drama set during the famed 24 hour race in Le Mans, France. While the bottom half of this two panel poster is near mint, the top half has a hole in the right side, edge wear, and foxing. Rolled, Fine+. Estimate: $800 – $1,200. + Source: Le Mans (Towa, 1971) :: Japanese Movie Poster :: Heritage Auctions

In 1956, ten years after BMW resumed motorcycle production, they released the R60, a low compression model that was favored by sidecar drivers.

Update: Sold for $1.375 Million :: Fox News “Racing is Life. Anything that happens before or after – it’s just waiting” – Le Mans From Hemmings Blog: The buzz is all the more intense when the car offered is one that is familiar not simply for its pedigree, but also for having been “lost” to time, sparking speculation over its whereabouts that can churn for decades. Such was the case with this 1970 Porsche 911S, which countless enthusiasts have witnessed rolling across the silver screen in the opening scenes of Steve McQueen’s cult classic, Le Mans. The impression this car...