Steve McQueen's License Plates from 1941 Chevy Pickup Truck W/Copy of Original Title - These license plates came from Steve McQueen's 1941 Chevy Pickup. The California historical vehicle 2165 license plates will be accompanied by a copy of the original registration for the vehicle in McQueen's name. Steve McQueen (1930-1980) was an American actor, known as "The King of Cool". McQueen's "anti-hero" persona developed at the height of the counterculture of the 1960s and made him a top box-office draw of the 1960s and 1970s. McQueen received an Academy Award nomination for his role in "The Sand Pebbles", and in 1974, he became the highest-paid movie star in the world. As of 2007, McQueen's estate entered the top 10 of highest-earning dead celebrities, and his memorabilia continues to bring record-breaking prices.