May 18, 2012

Sold!-Two Former Steve McQueen Cars At Auction

Siata

by Mike -  The sales results are in red text.How many classic cars did Steve McQueen own? It seems like every year another one comes up for sale. Now RM Auctions has two up for auction in Monterey this year. The first is a 1953 Siata 208/S … [Read more...]

Two Former Steve McQueen Cars At Auction

Porsche 911 2

by Mike -  How many classic cars did Steve McQueen own? It seems like every year another one comes up for sale. Now RM Auctions has two up for auction in Monterey this year. The first is a 1953 Siata 208/S Spider that I have photographed and … [Read more...]

How Important Is The Steering Wheel?

Bizzarrini GT 5300

by Mike -  The driver touches the steering wheel more than anything else in the car except for the drivers seat. The driver also spends a lot of time looking through, or at, the steering wheel. Plus a great looking steering wheel can really set … [Read more...]

Steve McQueen’s Siata – Part 2

Siata 208-S

by Mike -  Here are more pictures of this great little car the 1953 Siata 208-S once owned by Steve McQueen. This car (BS-523) is the first car profiled in Matt Stone's book McQueen's Machines: The Cars and Bikes of a Hollywood Icon. In this … [Read more...]

Steve McQueen’s Siata (1953 Siata 208-S)

Siata 208-S

by Mike -  Yes, Steve McQueen owned this Siata. The Siata 208-S was designed by Michelotti and hand-built by Bertone in 1953, utilizing the Fiat V8 2 liter engine and 4 speed transmission. The engine in this Siata has been enlarged to 2.3 liters … [Read more...]

+Michael Gulett