STEVE MCQUEEN: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE LAST MILE
Photographs by BARBARA MCQUEEN


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"Looking back on it now, the trust he had in me was incredible. Except perhaps a dozen paparazzi shots and some publicity stills, Steve didn't allow anyone to photograph him in the last five years of his life."
Barbara McQueen.

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STEVE, IDAHO 1977

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Barbara writes: "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.


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ON THE WAY to MONTANA, 1977

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Barbara writes: "He seemed to have a real feeling for and deep appreciation for the region's natural beauty. He blended into the landscape nicely".


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MONTANA, 1977

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Barbara writes: "All the right ingredients: Steve, a beer, his truck and a beautiful landscape".


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STEVE'S 1941 INDIAN BIKE

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McQueen was a true aficionado of America's legendary motorcycle manufacturer, once driving 700 miles to view a rare 1915 model.

He built up a collection of around 120 classic bikes.


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MOTORCYCLE MEET, MODESTO, CALIFORNIA

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Steve is pictured with Charles 'Red' Wolverton (r.) and (l.) Sammy 'Mr Indian' Pierce. Sammy Pierce was full-time restorer to Steve's vintage bike collection. 'Red' Wolverton, a top racer from the 20s and 30s, was flown by Steve to be able to ride one of his former bikes in Steve's collection one last time.


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STEVE AND BARBARA, PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY

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Barbara and Steve ready to head off down the Pacific Coast Highway.


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STEVE, EARLY AM, SANTA PAULA AIRPORT

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Steve was also a passionate flier of vintage planes. He managed the near impossible by persuading veteran ace pilot Sammy Mason (who had refused to teach novices) to take him on as a pupil.

Barbara's early morning shot captures his perennial effortless sense of style.


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STEVE, SANTA PAULA AIRPORT

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Whilst house-hunting in 1979, Steve and Barbara moved into his aircraft hanger for 6 months, complete with king-size bed, dining table and chairs.

Steve lavished attention (and wax polish) on his planes.


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STEVE, SANTA PAULA AIRPORT

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Ready for take-off.

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