The “Drama, Action, Romance: The Hollywood Auction” to be held by Profiles in History this December 15 and 16 will be offering some mighty cool items for those into racing or racing films. Perhaps the coolest thing to be sold is the racing helmet that Paul Newman wore while racing Trans-Am in the late 1970s.
Perhaps the least cool thing to go up for bid is the Gulf traveler’s card that Steve McQueen never held although his name is clearly embossed on it. The auctioneer says that this card was kept at Gulf Oil’s corporate headquarters just in case McQueen ever lost his actual card.
Profiles in History believes the helmet will go for around $10,000 and the card will move for up to $3,000.
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