Automotive Art – Uli Ehret’s “Le Mans”

Le Mans Artwork

Artist Uli Ehret paints a powerful image of Steve McQueen’s vision of Le Mans.

For the film Le Mans with Steve McQueen and Siegfried Rauch, many cars and drivers were needed, to show what the character and mood was, back in the ’70s, of motor racing at the Sarthe. Among the many professional drivers enlisted was David Piper. He lost his leg during the filming, which gave McQueen the idea to call the film a “bloodbath.” To me the Le Mans film is made for enthusiasts of GT racing, who can imagine the difficulties to make such a film. It is not for people who do not know anything about racecars or Le Mans. But for Le Mans maniacs, it is always an event to watch this film.