Cult status: If a Porsche colour symbolises the sporty attributes of Porsche, then it is the combination of Gulfblue with the racing car paintwork from the 1970s. The specific shade of blue can be traced back to the light blue and orange Gulf Oil paintwork of the Porsche 917, which the British motorsport engineer John Wyer iconically staged in the Steve McQueen film 'Le Mans'. The name of the paint hails back to the company name 'Gulf Oil' itself, which acted as a sponsor for the racing team John Wyer Automotive.