Chassis No. 917-022 One of the most recognizable race cars of all time Built by Porsche KG in 1969 for FIA-Homologation and converted to short tail specification by the factory in April 1970 Purchased new in 1970 directly from the Porsche factory by Steve McQueen and Solar Productions Used extensively in the filming of the iconic 1971 film "Le Mans" The hero car driven by McQueen during race sequences in the film 917-022 was specially prepared and altered for film production in many ways, including the addition of camera mounts and brackets Original camera mounting locations are still intact Restoration by Cavaglieri Restorations of Van Nuys, California, completed in August 2024 Restored to its 1970 specifications as seen in the 1971 movie "Le Mans" and as driven by Steve McQueen, while also refreshing its mechanical components The entire car was repainted and new graphics were installed during the restoration to correctly match the Blue and Orange Gulf Oil No. 20 livery seen in the movie "Le Mans" Following filming, 917-022 was purchased by Reinhold Joest of Team Auto Usdau and campaigned during the 1971 race season by drivers Willi Kauhsen, Joest, Angel Monguzzi and Jo Siffert In 1975, 917-022 was acquired by Porsche factory driver Brian Redman Redman sold 917-022 to his friend and Le Mans-winning Porsche 917K driver Richard Attwood in 1977 Attwood refinished 917-022 in a red and white livery resembling the 1970 Salzburg 917K in which he secured Porsches first overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 917-022 was campaigned sporadically by Attwood in European historic racing events throughout his ownership In late 1999, Attwood decided to offer 917-022 for sale and returned it to the Blue and Orange Gulf Oil livery made famous in "Le Mans" 917-022 was sold at the Monterey auctions in August 2000 and purchased by renowned historic Porsche collector Frank Gallogly Comedian and Porsche enthusiast Jerry Seinfeld acquired 917-022 from Gallogly in 2001 and has maintained possession of the car in his renowned collection ever since Sold on a Bill of Sale Original matching-numbers Type 912 4494cc DOHC air-cooled 180-degree V-12 engine 4-speed all-synchromesh manual transaxle Engine rebuilt by Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys, California Transmission rebuilt by John Bunin of Vista, California and Adrian Gang of Torrance, California Bosch mechanical fuel injection 88mm bore x 66mm stroke 10.5:1 compression ratio 580 BHP at 8,400 RPM 366 lb-ft at 6,800 RPM New fuel cell fabricated replicating an original Porsche 917 fuel cell Frame painted black as original Frame pressure tested for cracks and leaks and repaired as necessary 4-wheel hydraulic ventilated disc brakes 4-wheel independent suspension with coilover shock absorbers Suspension and brakes magnafluxed and refurbished For more information, please visit mecum.com.
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