One of the most significant and recognizable race cars of all time is the Porsche 917. Not only was the 917 the car that brought Porsche it's first overall win at Le Mans, but it was made famous by Steve McQueen who piloted one in the movie “Le Mans”. There are countless articles, posts, books, and movies about the 917 and “Le Mans”, so no …
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Book Review: Our Le Mans – The Film, The Friendship, The Facts
Much has been written about the movie, the story and its characters in the 47 years since Le Mans first debuted on the big screen. So much so, one might wonder what's left to publish? Haven't all the stories been told? Fortunately, for those McQueen and Le Mans fans who just can't get enough, Delius Klassing latest tome, Our Le Mans - The Film, …
Continue to the full articleProject 917: The 917 Simulator and Replica
Who doesn't want to be Michael Delaney? The crew at Project 917 has it right, we all want to be Michael Delaney. Heck, if your priority is actually racing at Le Mans, being Michael Delaney might actually be better than being McQueen. We've covered this team before, and since then their goals have expanded. First, they plan to make a 917 simulator …
Continue to the full articleSteve McQueen in Le Mans; The Graphic Novel
There are very few car-guy movies, particularly ones which are ostensibly fiction, which stand the test of time. Grand Prix, Bullitt, and Le Mans are in a small and exclusive club. Though not a commercial success when released in 1971, Le Mans has since been elevated to cult-classic status. A new graphic novel rendition of the film, produced with …
Continue to the full articleHunziker Casual Driving Shoe Review and Discount Code
By this point, you’ve likely heard all about the new line of sport driving shoes available from Hunziker Design. In the interest of full disclosure, we were given a pair of these shoes by Hunziker to test out and report back to you the findings. I’m particularly hard on shoes, so expect a proper discussion of the daily-usability of these shoes, as …
Continue to the full articleExclusive: Hunziker Unveiling Trio Of New McQueen Porsche Paintings At Monterey Motorsports Reunion
This coming weekend at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca, our friend Nicolas Hunziker will be unveiling a new set of paintings. This trio of art pieces depict Steve McQueen in character as Michael Delaney from the 1971 film 'Le Mans'. We have the exclusive preview of this series of paintings available for you to see right now, before …
Continue to the full articlePair Of Bisimoto Prepped Porsches Selling At Mecum Monterey
A couple of weeks ago, we showed you all of the Porsche lots that will be selling during Monterey Car Week next week. There's right around 100 Porsches on the peninsula that you can choose from. We've selected a couple to highlight here, as they're a bit special. You see, these two were both built by the same famed tuning company, and are both …
Continue to the full articleR Gruppe Treffen Special Report
Earlier this year I met up with a few members of the R Gruppe, and the conversation turned to their annual gathering, known as "Treffen". Treffen is a German verb meaning "to meet", so the name makes sense. I've always been enamored with the R Gruppe ethos, so I asked if it might be alright if I were to attend as a guest. A quick conversation among …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Inspired Coffee Shop Opens In Scottsdale
Nico Samaras started collecting Porsches at 16. Today, 11-years later, his love for Porsche has only grown stronger. So strong that he and girlfriend Mia decided to start a Porsche themed coffee shop in Old Town Scottsdale named FourTillFour. Located at 7105 East First Avenue, the intimate space is a reflection of Nico's love of air-cooled …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Used During Production Of Steve McQueen’s “Le Mans” Fails To Sell At Auction
Usually, anything Porsche related that's also associated with both Steve McQueen and his movie "Le Mans" drums up considerable interest. Such was the case when Christie's began promoting this 1971 911T as part of their Exceptional Sale. However, despite all the attention, the Porsche failed to sell. The key to remember with this particular …
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