For years, the 917 dominated in races as Porsche deployed different versions, the K designation being designed for stability at high speeds. But the most famous one was the Pink Pig 917/20.

Even with a $25 million bid, the car failed to reach reserve and will remain in Jerry Seinfeld’s collection for a while ...

Update 1/20: There’s something inherently surreal ... Widely regarded as one of the greatest racing cars of all time, the Porsche 917 was the brand’s weapon of choice for conquering endurance ...

It's a turgid, plot-less nightmare for everyone else, but if there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that Steve McQueen, the Tag Heuer Monaco watch he wears, and the Porsche 917 he drives are ...