McQueen’s ‘Le Mans’ 1969 Porsche 917K Headlines Mecum Kissimmee
The collector car auction, which runs through Jan. 19, expects its biggest turnout ever…
Mecum Kissimmee 2025 is set to feature an attractive lineup of 4,500 classic and collector vehicles, all to be auctioned live in an action-packed, fast-paced format through Jan. 19 at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.
Since its inauguration in 1999, Mecum Kissimmee—dubbed “The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction”—has grown to attract consignors, bidders and spectators from all 50 states and several countries.
Now, 26 years later, the event—which got underway Jan. 7—expects to see its biggest turnout yet, with highlights including the return of the Dodge Thrill Ride and a new kid-friendly activity area called The Adventure Zone.
Mecum Kissimmee 2025 will be broadcast live on MotorTrendTV and Max, with 38 hours of live coverage over six of the 13 auction days.
Headlining the auction are two stars of the big screen: Steve McQueen’s 1969 Porsche 917K (Lot S237) from the film “Le Mans” and Austin Powers’ very own 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster (Lot S258), known as the “Shaguar.”
The two iconic cars will cross the block on Saturday, Jan. 18.
The Porsche 917K is arguably the single most well-known race car of all time and was both driven and purchased new by one of history’s most notable actors, Steve McQueen, making the car a legendary star on and off the big screen.
From an entirely different genre of Hollywood’s finest, the “Shaguar” was famously piloted by one of the most recognizable characters in movie history: the international spy Austin Powers. With its Union Jack livery and iconic “Shaguar” branding, the Kissimmee-bound E-Type was the only one created and used in the filming of all three Austin Powers movies, meaning this swaggy vehicle is another certifiable one-of-one car.
Kissimmee 2025 will also feature a selection of race cars driven by some of the biggest names in racing, all of which will be available for bids. Notable examples include the first Porsche 910 produced in 1966 (chassis number 910-001) and driven by three-time Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda at the 1969 Österreichring 1,000-kilometer race; and a 1966 Lola T90 Ford Indy Car (Lot S152) with race-winning provenance driven by Jackie Stewart.
Last year’s Kissimmee auction featured 4,383 vehicles and reached $275 million in total sales, becoming the third consecutive year that the event exceeded $200 million.
