Did Steve McQueen design and patent a race car seat?
Yes, he did. Here is the listing of the seat from the Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office. What year was Junior Bonner made, and did Steve do his own riding? Junior Bonner was made in 1971 and Steve did all his own riding in the movie, which earned him an honorary membership in the Stuntman’s Association. What happened to the original gun that was used in Wanted: Dead or Alive? I’ve been told that there were several Winchester Model 92’s used in the series. One is on display at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage (Thanks to Jonathon Campbell for letting me know of this confirmed sighting!). Michel Pisano from France writes that French Singer Gilbert Becaud aquired the gun from Steve McQueen at a charity auction. At the time, the price paid for the gun was 15000 francs, which is about. 2500 euros, or $3556 dollars. Photo sent by Michel Pisano Of the others, rumor has it that one is on display in a restaurant (name unknown) in California, and singer Waylen Jennings has o