The 1968 Ford GT40 used by Steve McQueen in the 1971 movie, “Le Mans,” sold for $11 million at an auction in Monterey, CA last weekend—the most ever paid for an American car sold at auction! The powder blue GT40 Gulf/Mirage (shown in the first image below) was used as a race car before its role in McQueen’s “Le Mans,” which was based on the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France.

The RM Auction was part of Monterey Car Week, which took place August 13-19. The auction also saw a Ferrari 410S go for $8.25 million—you can check out our exclusive photos from the event below. We also captured the scene at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion race at Laguna Seca as well as the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance—both part of the Monterey Car Week festivities.

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Steve McQueen's 1968 GT40 at Monterey Car Week, 2012
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Bentley le mans prototype race car at Monterey Car Week, 2012
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Vintage Race Cars Going Down Corkscrew at Laguna Seca during Monterey Car Week, 2012
Vintage Race Cars Going Down Corkscrew at Laguna Seca during Monterey Car Week, 2012
Vintage Race Cars Going Down Corkscrew at Laguna Seca during Monterey Car Week, 2012
Vintage Race Cars Going Down Corkscrew at Laguna Seca during Monterey Car Week, 2012
Vintage Race Cars Going Down Corkscrew at Laguna Seca during Monterey Car Week, 2012
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crowd overlooking laguna seca race car course
crowd overlooking laguna seca race car course
crowd overlooking laguna seca race car course
crowd overlooking laguna seca race car course
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Crowd at Monterey Car Week Car Show, 2012
Crowd at Monterey Car Week Car Show, 2012
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concours cars at Monterey Car Week, 2012
Crowd at Monterey Car Week Car Show, 2012
Crowd at Monterey Car Week Car Show, 2012

This 1968 GT40 used in the movie, "LeMans," sold for $11 million. (Image/OnAllCylinders)

This '69 Camaro slot car track sold for $100,000.

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Author: David Fuller

David Fuller is OnAllCylinders' managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines. He has also partnered with mainstream and trade publications on a wide range of editorial projects. In 2012, he helped establish OnAllCylinders, where he enjoys covering all facets of hot rodding and racing.