Gulf Blue McLaren 12c Coupe from McLaren Newport Beach.

McLaren Newport Beach · 12-12-2012, 07:04 PM

We wrapped one of our vehicles in gulf colors, just for fun! With no more chrome 12c, we decided to give it another try with our creativity.

Full High Definition video walk around!

http://youtu.be/m4cMRj1f1rg

More on www.mclarennb.com

-Spencer Berke
@McLaren Newport Beach
888 905 5474

gripforce-mclaren · 12-12-2012, 07:51 PM

I've seen this car in person and it looks absolutely amazing. Would love to see a Heritage Ford GT owner picking this up. Great job McLarenNB!!

azmurciev12 · 12-13-2012, 03:59 AM

looks fantastic. i'm just wondering what's the deal/special with doing Gulf color scheme on cars? is it because of past race cars, heritage or people just like the color scheme?

texas mongrel · 12-13-2012, 12:46 PM

Its the history, Gulf racing was a big deal back in the day. Octane magazine did a special on the Gulf cars not too long ago. John Wyer was team boss initially?
Earlier this year I got to see a Gulf orange 427 Cobra hidden in a garage, un- restored, 10,000 original miles. It came from the Gulf guys back in the 60s.

Laica · 12-13-2012, 01:35 PM

Behold... : )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IqJb...hFxiXLNeytUexw

Peloton25 · 12-13-2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azmurciev12

looks fantastic. i'm just wondering what's the deal/special with doing Gulf color scheme on cars? is it because of past race cars, heritage or people just like the color scheme?

Yes - the Gulf livery has been an icon of motorsports for many decades. As you can see from the video above, one man has even amassed an entire collection of the Gulf racers of the past. It makes for quite an impressive display!

Here's more info and photos of the ROFGO collection:

http://www.atfullchat.com/index.php/...ulf-collection

The owner has also added an additional McLaren F1 GTR from the 1996 season in Gulf colors to the collection.

>8^)
ER

GeorgeSSS · 12-14-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azmurciev12

looks fantastic. i'm just wondering what's the deal/special with doing Gulf color scheme on cars? is it because of past race cars, heritage or people just like the color scheme?

Gulf was a McLaren F1 racing sponsor in 1996. I don't normally like these kinds of paint schemes, but this one is for me a beautiful homage, and to those of us who recall those days of racing in real time, a wonderful remembrance.

6th element · 12-15-2012, 12:12 AM

Does ROFGO stand for Rolling On the Floor after Gulf Orgasm?? Oh my that collection is so phenomenal ... Would so love to see those up close.

Peloton25 · 12-15-2012, 12:19 AM

LOL - yes, I am sure that's it.

Actually the video description gives away the name of the collection's true owner - Roald Goethe. I am guessing his middle name might start with an F, and there you have it.

>8^)
ER

HyperMac954 · 12-15-2012, 02:46 AM

I was soooo about to do a gulf livery - and then I saw one of these drive by me:

http://www.taxiservicebayarea.com/

MitchF1GTR · 12-15-2012, 05:29 AM

GeorgeSSS, Gulf sponsored the GTC team from 1995 to atleast 1997 or 1998.

sharpgt · 12-18-2012, 07:34 PM

Interested in the carbon fiber rear wing. I haven't seen that before on a 12C but I do love it!

andy c · 12-18-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpgt

Interested in the carbon fiber rear wing. I haven't seen that before on a 12C but I do love it!

mso option,you can have it retro-fitted for about £5500 i think ($8000+ ?? )

AugustWest · 12-18-2012, 08:52 PM

Love Gulf livery - everything it stands for - the era it represents. JPS ain't too shabby either, but too elegant for a closed car (needs to be on an open wheeler)...

MPB · 12-18-2012, 08:56 PM

It still looks best on the 908 and 917.

Off topic but I would love to see Johnnie Walker become McLarens' title sponsor once Vodafone leaves. The cars would look fantastic. Unfortunately it will never happen.

12-12-2012, 07:04 PM	#1
McLaren Newport Beach Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 31	Gulf Blue McLaren 12c Coupe from McLaren Newport Beach. We wrapped one of our vehicles in gulf colors, just for fun! With no more chrome 12c, we decided to give it another try with our creativity. Full High Definition video walk around! http://youtu.be/m4cMRj1f1rg More on www.mclarennb.com -Spencer Berke @McLaren Newport Beach 888 905 5474 McLaren Newport Beach 1-888-905-5474 http://www.mclarennb.com

12-12-2012, 07:51 PM	#2
gripforce-mclaren Owner Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 95	I've seen this car in person and it looks absolutely amazing. Would love to see a Heritage Ford GT owner picking this up. Great job McLarenNB!! No replacement for displacement.. 2012 MP4-12C 2006 Ford GT 2012 CLS63 2013 M5 1991 NSX

12-13-2012, 12:46 PM	#4
texas mongrel InnerCircle Owner Join Date: May 2011 Location: Independent Republic of Texas Posts: 516	Its the history, Gulf racing was a big deal back in the day. Octane magazine did a special on the Gulf cars not too long ago. John Wyer was team boss initially? Earlier this year I got to see a Gulf orange 427 Cobra hidden in a garage, un- restored, 10,000 original miles. It came from the Gulf guys back in the 60s. current stable; - 2012 McLaren MP4-12C - 2006 Ford GT - ERA #675 Cobra with 427 side-oiler - 1967 MG Midget with 500hp Chevy - 1961 Morris Miata Traveler - 2007 Range Rover HSE SC

12-15-2012, 02:46 AM	#10
HyperMac954 Owner Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 934	I was soooo about to do a gulf livery - and then I saw one of these drive by me: http://www.taxiservicebayarea.com/ Current rides: MP4-12C, Porsche Boxster S, BMW X3, BMW S1000RR Waiting on: McLaren P1 or Koenigsegg Agera R or Porsche 918... tough choice! (Either way, should still be stuffed with Swedish supermodels.)

12-18-2012, 08:52 PM	#14
AugustWest Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 605	Love Gulf livery - everything it stands for - the era it represents. JPS ain't too shabby either, but too elegant for a closed car (needs to be on an open wheeler)... Because McLaren.

12-13-2012, 03:59 AM	#3
azmurciev12 Owner Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 53	looks fantastic. i'm just wondering what's the deal/special with doing Gulf color scheme on cars? is it because of past race cars, heritage or people just like the color scheme?

12-13-2012, 01:35 PM	#5
Laica InnerCircle Owner Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5	Behold... : ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IqJb...hFxiXLNeytUexw

12-15-2012, 12:12 AM	#8
6th element Owner Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,198	Does ROFGO stand for Rolling On the Floor after Gulf Orgasm?? Oh my that collection is so phenomenal ... Would so love to see those up close.

12-15-2012, 12:19 AM	#9
Peloton25 McLaren Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,410 Name: Erik	LOL - yes, I am sure that's it. Actually the video description gives away the name of the collection's true owner - Roald Goethe. I am guessing his middle name might start with an F, and there you have it. >8^) ER

12-15-2012, 05:29 AM	#11
MitchF1GTR Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Queensland Australia. Posts: 455	GeorgeSSS, Gulf sponsored the GTC team from 1995 to atleast 1997 or 1998.

12-18-2012, 07:34 PM	#12
sharpgt Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	Interested in the carbon fiber rear wing. I haven't seen that before on a 12C but I do love it!

12-18-2012, 08:56 PM	#15
MPB Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 371	It still looks best on the 908 and 917. Off topic but I would love to see Johnnie Walker become McLarens' title sponsor once Vodafone leaves. The cars would look fantastic. Unfortunately it will never happen. Last edited by MPB; 12-18-2012 at 09:01 PM.

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