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smith · 27 March 2010, 08:02 PM

"Whenever Steve travelled, it was always with a six-pack of beer in a cooler." Steve had bought his 57 Ford pickup from a migrant farm worker, and acquired a number of vehicles in similar circumstances, flagging down the driver for an on-the-spot roadside deal. [Barbara McQueen]

Regards
Smith

DWdrummer · 27 March 2010, 09:36 PM

That is an awesome picture!!
Thank you for posting it.

Dr. Robert · 28 March 2010, 04:30 AM

Steve McQueen............the king of cool!

PhilM · 28 March 2010, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DWdrummer

That is an awesome picture!!
Thank you for posting it.

Dr. Robert · 28 March 2010, 04:42 AM

I know he didn't wear this model.....but I don't care I still call it "McQueen".......I'm gonna wear this and get a six pack of Coors..."the banquet beer"....if I could only find my straw cowboy hat?????

ddnyc77 · 5 April 2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by smith

"Whenever Steve travelled, it was always with a six-pack of beer in a cooler." Steve had bought his 57 Ford pickup from a migrant farm worker, and acquired a number of vehicles in similar circumstances, flagging down the driver for an on-the-spot roadside deal. [Barbara McQueen]

Regards
Smith

I have to say I think this is the best post I have ever read. So great... However if that is how he acquired his truck it makes one wonder how did he acquire his 5512?

STEELINOX · 5 April 2010, 03:46 AM

Love it !
Thanks for puttin that up !

Randy

ddnyc77 · 5 April 2010, 05:20 AM

check out this link... http://www.antiquorum.com/eng/press/...6/pdf/mc_2.pdf

Kowaco · 19 March 2019, 04:11 AM

Does anyone know where that picture was taken. I have that book just not handy

datejust24 · 19 March 2019, 06:11 AM

Very cool

Kingface66 · 19 March 2019, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kowaco

Does anyone know where that picture was taken. I have that book just not handy

Pretty sure in Montana. Can’t say where, but I saw the pic featured in an article about people of note who’ve lived in Montana

Kowaco · 19 March 2019, 09:17 AM

Thanks, I have that book somewhere, if I can locate my book, it may say where was.

1675-David · 19 March 2019, 11:51 PM

is that a 1665 he's wearing there? I'm sure I can see a little glint of orange. It's also refreshing to see a guy taking pride in colour-coordinating his beer and his truck :-)

Dan Pierce · 20 March 2019, 12:00 AM

I'm always amused by the description of Steve McQueen as the king of cool. He certainly had that screen persona. And I loved his acting and the movie characters he developed as only he could. But in reality the "king of cool" was the most insecure actor to grace the big screen.
dP

Kingface66 · 20 March 2019, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1675-David

is that a 1665 he's wearing there? I'm sure I can see a little glint of orange. It's also refreshing to see a guy taking pride in colour-coordinating his beer and his truck :-)

Ha! Smart ass!

1675-David · 20 March 2019, 12:44 AM

Paulie 50 · 20 March 2019, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1675-David

is that a 1665 he's wearing there? I'm sure I can see a little glint of orange. It's also refreshing to see a guy taking pride in colour-coordinating his beer and his truck :-)

No.

vintagewatch · 21 March 2019, 02:38 PM

No watch or Steve McQueen in the picture, however the Jaguar in the picture was rumored to have previously belonged to Steve McQueen. The Honda s2000 previously belonged to me (sold it a number of years ago). I did have the privilege of driving the '57 XK SS (although only about 30 feet), in order to get my car out. Picture taken in 2007, Salida, CO during the Colorado Grand Rally.

Jake B · 27 March 2019, 02:56 AM

I can think of a few reasons I'd want to be buying my cars in roadside, cash deals & laying low had I been friends with Sharon Tate, had Jay Sebring, my friend, cutting my hair & had nearly been at Polanski's on the big night.

harry in montreal · 27 March 2019, 01:00 PM

The notion that he drank beer while driving is not cool at all. Sorry guys. Did I misunderstand? I know about his arrest in Alaska for this very crime.

RobearH · 27 March 2019, 01:36 PM

Cool pic, Jag and Explorer.

vakman · 27 March 2019, 04:16 PM

That picture is great!

Vincent65 · 27 March 2019, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Pretty sure in Montana. Can’t say where, but I saw the pic featured in an article about people of note who’ve lived in Montana

I might be movin' to Montana soon,
Just to raise me a crop of dental floss.

Vincent65 · 28 March 2019, 12:01 AM

Funny that in all likelihood, the truck really wasn't considered cool when it was owned by the no-doubt struggling migrant worker. SM acquires it with the wad of notes in his back pocket and it immediately assumes shabby chic status. Swigging [albeit gnat's pi$$] beer behind the wheel isn't recommended. Not going to a barber for a few years wasn't his best style move, either.

Kowaco · 26 July 2019, 10:44 PM

Bitterroot Valley Montana

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27 March 2010, 08:02 PM	#1
smith "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 57	Icons: 57 Ford pickup, Coors, McQueen and Rolex "Whenever Steve travelled, it was always with a six-pack of beer in a cooler." Steve had bought his 57 Ford pickup from a migrant farm worker, and acquired a number of vehicles in similar circumstances, flagging down the driver for an on-the-spot roadside deal. [Barbara McQueen] Regards Smith

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Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	I'm always amused by the description of Steve McQueen as the king of cool. He certainly had that screen persona. And I loved his acting and the movie characters he developed as only he could. But in reality the "king of cool" was the most insecure actor to grace the big screen. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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vintagewatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: David Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Sport 4digit ref# Posts: 295	1957 Jaguar XK SS No watch or Steve McQueen in the picture, however the Jaguar in the picture was rumored to have previously belonged to Steve McQueen. The Honda s2000 previously belonged to me (sold it a number of years ago). I did have the privilege of driving the '57 XK SS (although only about 30 feet), in order to get my car out. Picture taken in 2007, Salida, CO during the Colorado Grand Rally.

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Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	I can think of a few reasons I'd want to be buying my cars in roadside, cash deals & laying low had I been friends with Sharon Tate, had Jay Sebring, my friend, cutting my hair & had nearly been at Polanski's on the big night. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

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Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,285	I know he didn't wear this model.....but I don't care I still call it "McQueen".......I'm gonna wear this and get a six pack of Coors..."the banquet beer"....if I could only find my straw cowboy hat?????

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ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	check out this link... http://www.antiquorum.com/eng/press/...6/pdf/mc_2.pdf

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Kowaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clemson Watch: G Shock Posts: 608	Does anyone know where that picture was taken. I have that book just not handy

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datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Very cool

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harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	The notion that he drank beer while driving is not cool at all. Sorry guys. Did I misunderstand? I know about his arrest in Alaska for this very crime.

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RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	Cool pic, Jag and Explorer.

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Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Funny that in all likelihood, the truck really wasn't considered cool when it was owned by the no-doubt struggling migrant worker. SM acquires it with the wad of notes in his back pocket and it immediately assumes shabby chic status. Swigging [albeit gnat's pi$$] beer behind the wheel isn't recommended. Not going to a barber for a few years wasn't his best style move, either. __________________

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