The 1970 Porsche 911s formerly owned by actor Steve McQueen and featured in his film Le Mans sold August 20 for $1.375 million before a packed house at RMโ€™s Monterey, California, auction, establishing a record price for a 911 sold at auction.

Built to 1970 specification and with a full complement of factory options, the Slate Grey 911s stars in the filmโ€™s legendary opening sequence as McQueenโ€™s character, Porsche driver Michael Delaney drives through the French countryside, reflecting on life, death, and racing.Steve McQueen's Porsche 911s sells for record $1.375 million 1

In addition to its starring role in the film, the Porsche 911s was used as McQueenโ€™s personal transport during the movieโ€™s production, later joining his own stable of extraordinary motor cars in California.

The sale of the 911s represented RMโ€™s 200th million-dollar-plus automobile sold at auction.

Complete official results for RMโ€™s Monterey sale will be posted at www.rmauctions.com.

Article Last Updated: August 20, 2011.

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