Steve McQueen | What’ll it be today… Jaguar XKSS or AC Cobra
May 14, 2009 by JP
“Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” –Steve McQueen
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Steve McQueen hopping in his Jaguar XKSS-- 1963.

Steve McQueen tinkering between shooting scenes for Wanted dead or Alive.

Steve McQueen showing director John Sturges his Jaguar XKSS on the MGM studio lot.



Steve McQueen's Jaguar XKSS & Lotus 11


Steve McQueen in his AC Cobra-- 1963.

Carroll Shelby, Steve McQueen and the equally legendary Cobra that Shelby lent him.
McQueen’s Machines
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