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. Gulfblue is a light pastel blue that is also called 'baby blue' because of its light and airy appearance. Combined with orange accents or stripes, Gulfblue creates a striking visual contrast that conveys a sense of speed and movement. Gulfblue was only officially available for a very short time in the mid-1970s and has enjoyed great popularity since its inclusion in the Paint to Sample programme. In addition to the association with Gulf Oil's racing livery, another well-known example of a Gulfblue Porsche is the 1974 IROC 911 Carrera RSR #9, driven by legendary racing driver Bobby Allison.

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