The 1970 Porsche 911S once owned by Steve McQueen and featured in his movie Le Mans will be auctioned August 19-20 at Monterey Auto Week by RM Auctions.

Built to 1970 specification, complete with air conditioning and a full complement of factory options, the Slate Grey 911S stars in the filmโ€™s opening sequence. McQueenโ€™s character, Michael Delaney, drives through the French countryside, reflecting on life, death, and racing.

The Porsche 911S was also used as McQueenโ€™s personal transport during the movieโ€™s production, later joining his own stable of motor cars in California. The collection included a Jaguar XK-SS, multiple Ferraris, Porsches, airplanes and motorcycles.

โ€œThere is no more iconic racing film than โ€œLe Mansโ€ and no more charismatic owner of many of the worldโ€™s great sports cars than Steve McQueen,โ€ said Rob Myers, Chairman and Founder of RM Auctions.

โ€œWe are delighted to have been selected to present this iconic car at our upcoming Monterey sale. Combining a well-documented history with an exciting celebrity and screen provenance, it will make for a valuable addition to any notable car collection.โ€

For further information on RMโ€™s Monterey sale, visit: www.rmauctions.com.

Article Last Updated: March 18, 2011.

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