The OGs

Today’s Nostalgic Wednesday would not be about a car, a bike not even a boat; it would be about a combination of iconic colors. Gulf Powder Blue and Marigold orange, are combination of colors that are not only photogenic but also had made an impact in the world of motorsports racing.

GT40 on the famous "corkscrew" turn8/8A @ Laguna Seca

The famous Gulf livery colours originated when Gulf Oil Corporation in 1967 first took over the sponsorship of the J.W. Automotive Engineering Ltd., also known as JWAE. The official Gulf sponsored cars that sported the colors were  the Ford GT40 and Mirage Prototype that competed in the 24 Hr LeMans.

classy

Non-commercial of the colors may be used in motorsport applications is possible, though any open use of the Gulf logo with the colours should be agreed in advance with Gulf Oil International.

yeap, just screams serious business around here.

Today, we see the signature colors not only on sponsored race cars but on everything that is motorsports related.

MmmmmmmMosler MT900 =)

Hell yeah!

definitely sport that.

other than British Green, Aston Martin in a Gulf Livery is always a given

GREAAAT SCOTTTT!!!!!some things work, some don't, leave the DeLorean to Doc Emmett Brown.lol

LOL WUT!

The whole aura of the car changes and screams race car when the Gulf livery is in effect.  I would say this livery would be in my top 10 list but not my number one. Stay tuned for my automotive motorsports top 10 liveries list. 😉

-Mark@MaydayGarage

PS. You know we luv the MX5.