Le Mans (1971)

An original 1971 Cinema Center Films Publicity Still #5057-1, unframed.

Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney, the Gulf Porsche driver chasing victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

McQueen modelled his driver on the Swiss racer Jo Siffert, copying Siffert's overalls right down to the Heuer badge, and, so the story goes, chose the square-cased Heuer Monaco from the watches laid out for him on set. That watch is now known among collectors simply as the McQueen, and one he wore during filming sold at auction in 2020 for $2.2 million. Publicity stills from Le Mans went out to the press in 1971 and are now hunted by racing and watch enthusiasts as keenly as by film collectors.

• Year: 1971
• Type: Original Publicity Still
• Condition: Unframed
• Size: 8 x 10 inches
• Product Code: T7145