The 1953 Siata 2085-Spyder (above) that actor Steve mcQueen affectionately dubbed his "Little Ferrari" is being offered for sale by California's Fantasy Junction for $1.295 million.The Italian roadster, one of only 35 built, was one of the foreign sports cars acquired by the "King of Cool" who came to be famous for his stable of exotic autos. Featured in the 2007 book "McQueen's Machines," it was formerly part of the "Cars of Steve McQueen" exhibition at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles.
Bruce Sand, the doctor and former UCLA Medical School student who acquired the car from McQueen recounts that the actor had removed the Siata's front nose badge, put a "Ferrari" shield on it and called it his "Little Ferrari."
In addition to a 2.3 Litre 8-cylinder "Fiat" engine, the car features a very rare set of Tag Hever racing instrurments ( watch & stop watch) which are affixed to the dashboard.
Paintakingly restored to perfection with the engine completely rebuilt, the car has won honors at several "Concours D`elegance.
My spin: Love Steve's old movies....Maybe Jay Leno will be bidding on Steve's car, Jay got his old job back maybe he can afford the car. What about it Jay?
That's an expensive little car. Even though it was Steve's and it's very cute, I don't think i'd want it that much.
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