Colors Raced In Anger

Gulf Oil & Porsche Motorsport, two companies, four words. Together they evoke the memory of 917k chassis #004 charging the track at Le Mans racing in anger against formidable foes. The colors just like the cars are striking, bold, loud and defintely not for the weak at heart. This 951 will wear these historic colors proudly as it begins to rise through the ranks and compete in a similar event, an enduro streaking across the United States wheel-to-wheel against the creme de la creme, the Ferraris, Lamborghinis and fellow Porsches. Although the setting is far away from France the foes are close to home, direct descendants from the old heroes, the reborn Ford GT at the top of the list.  

At 20 years old this coming May, a new life will be breathed into her. A primal rumble will shake the bowels of bystanders, a guttural roar will bless the ears of anyone within reasonable distance with the sound of 3 furious liters of decades old yet still potent Porsche Motorsport heritage. Hallow ground pioneered by the 968 Turbo RS now feeds the souls of few lucky 951s, each one a tribute to their newer counterpart.  

This conglomeration of styles and models proves one truth, that despite the ongoing quibbles over engine placement, cooling styles (air vs. water) and period correct interior trim, when a challenge is presented the response is a unanimous call to arms. Porsche brethren putting differences aside while picking up their tools of war standing side by side prepared and determined to turn their wheels in anger. This is a family of which to be proud.  

Similar paint schemes have been reproduced on many vehicles throughout the years, most of which undeserving to bear such an honor. But given the parameters of the project concerning engine output, minimalistic options for the occupants and aggressive body styling deeply routed in recent Porsche racing history, I feel this 951 will be smiled upon by the racing gods of old.

Pictures will be updated upon body work completion in February, until such a time here are concept sketches:  

 

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