Feb 12, 2020 · Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has a vast collection of Porsches. Perhaps the most interesting car in his collection is 917 chassis 022—one of the cars Steve McQueen used in his movie Le Mans. Seinfeld...

Jan 21, 2025 · Jerry Seinfeld's Porsche sale: Complete results After six minutes on stage, bidding hit $25 million for what may be the greatest 917 on the planet. But that wasn't enough money, apparently.

Despite the jaw-dropping $25 million bid, Seinfeld’s refusal to sell speaks volumes about the car’s true value. Beyond its monetary worth, the 917K represents a unique blend of Hollywood ...

Jan 18, 2025 · The car has been owned by Porsche collector and sometime comedian Jerry Seinfeld since 2001. He is an avid fan of the brand and has owned dozens of the marque’s models. The 917K was purchased by McQueen’s Solar Productions and outfitted as a camera car that was used for the “hero” shots in the film.

Feb 18, 2020 · On a recent episode of Spike Feresten’s podcast, Spike’s Car Radio, Jerry and his car consigliere Sam Cabiglio recounted how the film-famous ride came to reside in Seinfeld’s collection. The story, as it turns out, was a lot more intricate than we expected.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Porsche 917K from the movie "Le Mans" almost sold for $25 million this past weekend but its owner, Jerry Seinfeld" turned down the bid.

Jan 21, 2025 · Jerry Seinfeld rejected a record $25 million bid for Steve McQueen’s Porsche 917 used for filming of the “Le Mans” movie.

Jan 5, 2025 · It is being offered by its current owner, Porsche collector and erstwhile comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who said of it, “This is the greatest car I’ve ever owned.” The 917K serial number 022 was...

Aug 17, 2024 · Today, Mecum announced that the hero car from the film, owned by Steve McQueen and subsequently Jerry Seinfeld, too, is headed to auction at the auction company’s January, 2025 Kissimmee event. The car, chassis 917-022, has led quite the life.

Jan 13, 2025 · One of Jerry Seinfeld’s closest friends, and “The Soup Nazi” writer, Spike Feresten, found Steve McQueen’s Porsche 917K racecar from the 1971 film Le Mans in a Los Angeles dealership showroom (Symbolic Motors) on Wilshire Boulevard in 2001.