Any 914s with (ahem) provenance?, ..or, who has Steve McQueens' 914? Options

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

I see auction results show that the Ferrari Lusso belonging to the "King of Cool" brought over $2 million. Typically, a Lusso in comparable condition would bring $6-7-800,000. So this Ferrari brought three-to-four times its normal value because it was onced titled to Steve McQueen? I know that some intrinsically valuable and renowned Ferrari and Porsche models, usually with racing credentials, bring more money and generate more general interest than a run-of-the-mill production model. However, "celebrity" status somehow confirs additional merit to a models' value, kinda like Babe Ruth's Packard, Dean Martin's Lincoln, Sinatra's Cadillac, Goering's M-B, or Cher's Harley. With that said, anyone know of anyone "famous" who has owned a 914? I can think of only one Hollywood type who has owned a 914. Anybody in the sports world, political arena, movie industry, or music field owned one of our humble cars? Probably not many, if any at all, 'cause of the 914s rather humble presence. Not exactly a Gullwing, Miura, or Daytona for generating excitement and hysteria among the adoring masses, is it?

Paul

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Erich Strenger owned a factory 914-6 M471 GT for nearly 15 years. And to think a man of his talent and background would choose to own a 914, means he liked it's form and function and the beauty of it's lines. Erich's works of art are legendary and I'm thinking he believed the 914 was a work of art. Prior to purchasing the 914-6 he owned a 356.

I'm sure that many people are thinking, "Who the heck is Erich Strenger?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) However, the people that feel their Porshce means so much more than just a fun car to drive, and enjoy reading about the history of Porsche, know exactly who he is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)