Steve McQueen will always be one of the most iconic and famous actors of all time. The American starred in some remarkable films, was nicknamed the “King of Cool,” and was a big motorsports fan, competing at a high level sometimes under the alias Harvey Mushman.
With such a love for motoring, it’s no surprise that McQueen has an extensive private collection of vehicles. At one point, it was over 100 cars. We’ve looked through all of them and narrowed it down to ten of the very best for this list, which showcases just how much the actor loved anything automotive.
1968 Ford Mustang GT390 Fastback
As a star of the movie Bullitt, it is no surprise that one of the two cars utilized in the film would belong to Steve McQueen. This was a 1968 GT390 Fastback, part of the first-generation Ford Mustang that we all know and love.
With a 6.4-liter V8 under the hood, the Fastback had up to 320 horsepower and could blast down the quarter-mile in just under 13 seconds. The Bullitt Mustangs remain cinematic icons and are arguably the most famous muscle cars ever made.
1956 Jaguar XKSS
Arguably, the genuinely gorgeous 1956 Jaguar XKSS was the crown jewel in McQueen’s collection. One of just 16 ever made, it was a road-going version of the equally iconic and rare Jaguar D-Type, one of the most famous cars to race at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Nine incomplete examples were destroyed in a factory fire in 1957, but Jaguar completed the run in 2016 with nine brand new XKSSs, all built to the original specification. McQueen actually repurchased his XKSS after initially selling it, and under the hood, it has a 3.4-liter straight-six engine producing 250 horsepower.
1957 Jaguar D-Type
With McQueen already owning a 1957 Jaguar XKSS, it makes sense for the actor also to have an example of the D-Type. The D-Type would become a dominant force at the Le Mans 24 Hours in the 1950s, winning the iconic race three times in 1955, 1956, and 1957.
Power came from a range of engines, ranging from the 3.0-liter XK6 inline-six to the largest 3.8-liter version. Regardless of McQueen’s ownership, the D-Type is incredibly valuable. A 1955 example sold at RM Sotheby’s auction in Monterey in 2016 for $21,780,000, making it the most expensive Jaguar to sell at an auction.
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
McQueen was also a lover of all things Ferrari, and it is no surprise to learn that he had multiple in his collection. One of those was his 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, with a 3.3-liter V12 engine under the hood producing 300 horsepower and with a top speed of over 160 mph.
McQueen had his example repainted into a gorgeous deeper shade of red after he bought it, adding even more to an already iconic automobile. If ever a car epitomized his “King of Cool” nickname, it was this Ferrari.
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso
Not content with just one Ferrari in his collection, McQueen also added a 1963 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso to his stable. Viewed as one of the prettiest Ferraris ever made, this was a more luxurious affair than some of Maranello’s past models, yet it still had bundles of power thanks to its 3.0-liter V12, making 240 horsepower.
The Berlinetta Lusso was a favorite of McQueen’s, and it became his daily driver for many years. Comfortable and fast, it’s clear why the actor had such a soft spot for it.
1970 Porsche 911S
McQueen recognized excellent automotive engineering when he saw it. So it is no surprise that he had a Porsche 911 in his collection, this being a 1960 Porsche 911S that he drove in the early stages of the 1971 film Le Mans. A film shot live at the 1970 running of the Great Race.
McQueen’s Porsche had an air-cooled 2.0-liter flat-six under the hood, producing up to 180 horsepower. It’s one of the prettiest 911s ever made, and it was comfortable enough to be one of McQueen’s daily drivers.
Porsche 917
McQueen never actually owned a Porsche 917. However, as the iconic car he drove in the 1971 film Le Mans, it makes perfect sense to include it on this list. The Porsche 917 was a truly dominant car at the Le Mans 24 Hours, winning the race in 1970 and 1971 and achieving Porsche’s first two wins at the event.
Power came from a range of Type 912 flat-twelve engines, from 4.5 to 5.0 liters, and the 917 won at other notable events, such as the Monza 1,000 kn and the 24 Hours of Daytona.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Steve McQueen certainly loved his American muscle cars, so it’s no surprise that a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS was also part of his collection. Under the hood, McQueen had a 396 ci V8 engine capable of producing 375 horsepower.
The 1969 Camaro SS is one of the most aggressive cars ever built, with its bulging hood, front splitter, and rear lip spoiler. The SS also had non-functional air inlets on the hood, unique stripes, and prominent SS badges on the front grille.
1958 Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster
McQueen didn’t just have a single Porsche in his collection. As a lover of lightweight, agile sports cars, the actor also had a 1958 Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster, now one of the rarest Porsches of all time.
This Porsche sports car had a 1.6-liter flat-four engine under the hood, only producing 75 horsepower. But thanks to its lightness, it was still fast, and the 1600 Super Speedster really excelled in tight and twisty corners. It’s a car that McQueen was photographed in on many occasions.
Ferrari 512S
While McQueen mostly drove the Porsche 917 in the Le Mans film, he also got behind the wheel of the stunning Ferrari 512S, although once again, it was a car that the actor didn’t personally own.
The 512S was used by Ferrari from 1969 to 1970 and took its power from a massive 5.0-liter V12, with 25 produced in total. It was the main competitor to the Porsche 917, although it was slightly handicapped due to Ferrari’s full commitment to Formula 1, meaning the 512S didn’t always recieve full technical support. The 512S was less successful than the 917, winning just two races in 1970.
