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McQueen’s movie characters always had a great motorcycle or car—from the 650cc “BMW” motorcycle (a disguised Triumph) in The Great Escape (1963) to the Gulf Porsche 917 race car he raced in Le Mans (1971).

His need for speed propelled him from Hollywood into a number of top off-road motorcycle races, including the Baja 1000, Mint 400, and Elsinore Grand Prix. Determined to be ahead of the pack, McQueen trained vigorously, weight lifting, running, and studying martial arts.

Steve McQueen A Passion for Speed reflects a life lived in the moment and with the pedal to the metal.

Political attaché in the French Parliament, Frédéric Brun is foremost a movie lover, car fanatic, and amateur racer. A sought-after commentator, he contributes to a number of French magazines writing about movie icons or collector cars. Thanks to his highly specialized knowledge of classic cars and engines, he covers France’s ‘”Tour Auto’” race every year for the French press.

Frédéric Brun is also the author of Pilotes Ferrari (YB Edition), awarded “Best illustrated Sport Book” by the Olympic Committee in fall 2010.