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Lancer007 HalfDork
6/27/14 9:01 p.m.

If only I had the scratch....

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1092997_steve-mcqueens-le-mans-movie-porsche-917-up-for-sale

Datsun310Guy PowerDork
6/27/14 9:19 p.m.

Sure. Convenient that it's right after we all drooled over the McQueen show the other night.......

OldGray320i Reader
6/27/14 11:44 p.m.

Watched Bullitt the other night - the look McQueen gives Vaughn's character in a couple of scenes is just plain cool. "Don't mess with me, I'll jack you up, bad..." without saying a word.

maj75 Reader
6/28/14 9:08 a.m.

It is a shame that the car will probably never be driven again. These were built for one purpose. It's kind of like static displays of WWII aircraft. If you can't see them fly, you might as well look at a picture...

Curmudgeon MegaDork
6/28/14 1:48 p.m.

OldGray320i wrote: Watched Bullitt the other night - the look McQueen gives Vaughn's character in a couple of scenes is just plain cool. "Don't mess with me, I'll jack you up, bad..." without saying a word.

Curmudgeon MegaDork
6/28/14 1:54 p.m.

McQueen piloting his Rickman Triumph:

Back in da day, Rickman made the most gorgeous lightweight chrome moly motorcycle frames evar. They were nickle plated because it was lighter than paint.

You older guys know the deal, but lest any of you kids think he wasn't the real thing when it came to racing:

stuart in mn PowerDork
6/28/14 2:08 p.m.

You can still buy the parts to build your own Rickman Triumph: http://www.rickman-motorcycles.com/parts-and-prices.php I keep thinking I should sell all my bikes and build one Rickman - they are one of the prettiest bikes ever.