Gulf is a major producer of petrochemicals and oils, plastics, and agricultural chemicals. It’s probably best known, though, for a string of high-profile sponsorship deals with sporting brands, with ...

The Gulf-JW Automotive team became a legendary force between 1967 and 1975 with the Ford GT40, Porsche 917 and Mirage competition cars.

According to the listing, Porsche factory driver Brian Redman acquired the car in 1975. He sold it to Le Mans-winning Porsche 917K driver Richard Attwood in 1977. Attwood changed the car's livery ...

There is so much to discuss with this 1969 Porsche 917K, but let's get into it. This 917 has the V12 engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission getting 580 horsepower and 366 pound-feet ...

The Porsche 917, a legendary race car introduced in 1969, has a storied history that includes a starring role in the iconic film “Le Mans.” This legendary racer, one of two used in the 1971 film ...

Porsche 917 KH replica was built in South Africa and before being destroyed it was for sale for $750,000. The Porsche 917 KH in Gulf livery is one of the most recognizable, iconic and valuable racing ...

Orange: The Gulf 917 as a Movie Star and Podium Visitor at Le Mans The orange stripes on the Porsche 963 are a nod to the legendary Gulf design of the Porsche 917. As the previous year’s winners ...

In the film, McQueen’s character drives a Gulf-livery Porsche 917, one of history’s most famous and successful race cars. The 917 played a crucial role in Porsche’s success during the late 1960s and ...

As for the replica Porsche 917 body apparently constructed from composite material and fitted over a tubular frame that rolls on casters, as outlined by the : The body features a clamshell design with ...

If you haven't seen it, enjoy the film's trailer below. Porsche was successful in the real 1970 and 1971 Le Mans races too, with the 917K endurance racer winning both events.

It marks a return to the famous Martini Racing colours on an iconic metallic grey background emblematic of the no. 21 Porsche 917 LH driven by Larrousse-Elford in the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans.