#008 Gulf GT

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Published March 1, 2024 | Last update March 4, 2026 | 23 models online

This collection was first dedicated to Gulf Aston Martins only, in November 2025 I added other makes. The Aston Martins can also be found in collection #078.

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
The 911 was a popular GT but to improve its performance Porsche designed the 911 Carrera RS. Based upon that it made the lightweight RSR competition version. One of the cars built for homologation was a car in the colors “gulf blue and indian red”.
Porsche 911 Carrera RS – homologation. Powered by 2.7 liter Porsche 911/83 flat-6, approximately. 210 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 920 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. #911 360 0911

  • MINICHAMPS MC 430 736909 limited 1440 pcs (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS
    • Only appears in this collection

2005 Spa-Francorchamps 1000km, Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
The Gordon / Gulf sponsored GT3 RSR finished 6th in GT2 at the wet track of the LMES round at Francorchamps in 2005. Surprising GT2 winner was the LNT TVR, while the overall victory was achieved by a Zytek LMP1. In 2006 this car drove at Le Mans in the famous Gulf livery.
Ice Pol Racing Team #73: Christian Lefort (B) / Yves Lambert (B) / Markus Pattala (FIN)
Results: Start-grid 36th / time 2:46.258 / race 15th – 116 laps / 6th GT2
Porsche 911 (996) GT3 RSR – LM GT2: Powered by 3.8 liter Porsche M96.70 flat-6, approx. 440 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 1200 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. #Z5S693069

  • MINICHAMPS MC 403 056473 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS
    • Only appears in this collection

2006 Le Mans 24h, Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
In the past, the blue and orange Gulf livery stood for professionality and results, mainly achived by John Wyer Racing. The 2006 version of Gulf Porsche was not that successful, it finished only 23rd.
Ice Pol Racing Team #73: Christian Lefort (B) / Yves Lambert (B) / Romain Ianetta (F)
Results: Start-grid 48th / time 4:16.246 / race 26th – 282 laps / 6th GT2
Porsche 911 (996) GT3 RSR – LM GT2: Powered by 3.8 liter Porsche M96.70 flat-6, approx. 440 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 1200 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. #Z5S693069

  • SPARK S 0967 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS
    • Only appears in this collection

2006 Ford GT
The 2006 Ford GT started as a concept car but was taken in production soon after. It was inspired by the famous Le Mans racers. The cars in the blue and orange color scheme of Gulf were named the Heritage Edition. This second generation Ford GT has a 5.0 liter super charged V8 that delivers 550 hp.
Ford GT Heritage Edition – street. Powered by 5.0 liter Ford Ford V8 90º supercharger, approx. 550 hp. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. #unknown

  • MINICHAMPS MC400 084202 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS
    • Also appears in #021 Gulf GT40 / #088 Ford GT / #054 Retro liveries

2006 IMSA Porsche GT3 Challenge, Porsche 911 GT3
The Porsche GT3 Challenge is very popular in the USA also, however it’s not an official Carrera Cup. These Porsche GT3’s have a support race before the ALMS series. The Kelly Moss cars are all painted in historic Porsche liveries such as this beautiful Gulf colored car.
Kelly Moss #97: Scott Kusy (USA)
Results: race15th
Porsche 911 (997) GT3 Cup – Porsche Cup: Powered by 3.6 liter Porsche M97.76 – flat-6, approx. 420 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1130 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. #unknown.

  • MINICHAMPS MC 400 066496 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS
    • Also appears in #099 Porsche Cup

2008 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin DBR9
In 2007 Aston Martin finally managed to beat Corvette. The battle continued in 2008. And again Prodrive Aston Martin (this time in the beautiful Gulf livery) won with less than a lap ahead of the first Corvette. Both Aston Martins are now part of the ROFGO Collection, one fully cleaned and the other one still dirty from this race.
Aston Martin Racing #007: Heinz-Harald Frentzen (D) / Karl Wendlinger (A) / Andrea Piccini (I)
Results: Start-grid 37th / time 3:49.060 / race 16th – 339 laps/ 4th in GT1

Aston Martin Racing #009: David Brabham (AUS) / Antonio Garcia (E) / Darren Turner (GB)
Results: Start-grid 36th / time 3:48.994 / race 13th – 344claps/ 1st in GT1
Aston Martin DBR9 – LM GT1: Powered by 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 625 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1100 kg. Aluminum monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive #DBR9/07 & Prodrive #DBR9/08

  • IXO Branded A03MC-G243 presentation box limited #787 / 800 pcs (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
    • Also appears in #078 Aston Martin GT

2010 Spa-Francorchamps 24h, Aston Martin DBRS9
However, the 24 hours race at Spa-Francorchamps wasn´t part of any championship, it attracted a large number of participants of good quality. Many exotic GT´s from GT2 (FIA GT and Le Mans Series and GT3 (Euro series and VLN) appeared at the start. This Belgian Aston Martin was one of the most beautiful cars present.
Brussels Racing #64: Eddy Renard (B) / Tim Verbergt (B) / Koen Wauters (B) / Jeffrey van Hooydonk (B)
Results: Start-grid 28th / time 2:29.978 / race DNF – 25 laps
Aston Martin DBRS9 – FIA GT3: Powered by 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 550 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1230 kg. Aluminum monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive #DBRS9/21

  • SPARK SB009 #113 of 500 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
    • Also appears in #078 Aston Martin GT

2011 Spa-Francorchamps 24h, Aston Martin DBRS9
Organiser Stephane Ratel struck gold again. The Blancpain Endurance Series for GT3 cars has become very popular in short time, we see grids full of exotic sports cars. Highlight of the season is the Spa 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps, where double points are being awarded. No points however for this beautiful Gulf sponsored Aston Martin DBRS9 that failed to finish.
GPR AMR #008: Tomas Enge (CZ) / Eddy Renard (B) / Gavin Pickering (GB) / Jan Stovicek (CZ)
Results: Start-grid 37th / time 2:37.854 / race DNF – 154 laps
Aston Martin DBRS9 – FIA GT3 PRO-AM: Powered by 6.0 liter Aston Martin V12 60º, approx. 550 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1230 kg. Aluminum monocoque, chassisnr. Prodrive #DBRS9/21

  • SPARK SB016 #125 / 500 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
    • Also appears in #078 Aston Martin GT

2011 Spa-Francorchamps 24h, Lamborghini Gallardo
Reiter Engineering participated with their own team, but they also prepare cars for customer teams. This Gulf sponsored car from the United Arab Emirates is one of them. The experienced Fabien Giroix cannot prevent that the Lamborghini is one of the slower teams. First it gets damaged at the rear (pic) and afterwards the clutch fails.
Gulf Team First #45: Fréderic Fatien (F) / Fabien Giroix (F) / Andrea Barlesi (B) / Karim Al Azhari (UAE)
Results: Start-grid 55th / time 2:48.365 / race DNF clutch – 136 laps
Lamborghini Gallardo LP600 – FIA GT3 PRO-AM: Powered by 5.2 liter Lamborghini V10, approx. 570 hp. Michelin tires. weight 1250 kg. Aluminium space frame, chassisnr. #Reiter #09-7-1064

  • FUJIMI FJM 1243019 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
    • Also appears in #090 Italians

2011 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin V8 Vantage
The GT2 category has been replaced by GTE-Pro and GTE-Am and Aston Martin switched from the howling V12-engines to roaring V8’s. This AMR Middle East V8 Vantage in GTE-Am. The car sure had potential however it failed to finish after 141 laps. The car is now part of the ROFGO Collection owned by Roald Goethe, Mike Wainwright continued racing Porsches with GR Racing (see collection #001).
Gulf MR Middle East #60: Mike Wainwright (GB) / Roald Goethe (D) / Fabian Giroix (F)
Results: Start-grid 50th / time 4:04.825 / race DNF – 141 laps
Aston Martin V8 Vantage – LM GTE AM: Powered by 4.5 liter Aston Martin V8 90º, approx. 450 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 1175 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. Prodrive #GT2/009

  • SPARK S2545 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
    • Also appears in #078 Aston Martin GT

2011 Macau GT Cup, McLaren MP4-12C GT3
McLaren once built the fastest and best GT ever, the F1 GTR. This MP4-12C is much cheaper and being built in larger numbers. Of course a racing version is developed also. This GT3 version has less power than the street car, but is lighter and stiffer. Danny Watts scores the car’s first podium by finishing 3rd in the Macau GT race in 2011.
United Autosports #21: Danny Watts (GB)
Results: race 3rd
McLaren MP4-12C – FIA GT3: Powered by 3.8 liter McLaren M838T V8 90º turbo, approx. 550 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1250 kg. Carbon fibre monocoque, chassisnr. unknown

  • TRUE SCALE MINIATURES TSM 124376 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS

2012 Macau GT Cup, McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Danny Watts again races in the narrow streets of Macau with a McLaren in Gulf livery. Again he finished 3rd and again victory goes to Eduardo Mortara in his Audi R8 LMS GT3.
United Autosports #23: Danny Watts (GB)
Results: race 3rd
McLaren MP4-12C – FIA GT3: Powered by 3.8 liter McLaren M838T V8 90º turbo, approx. 550 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1250 kg. Carbon fibre monocoque, chassisnr. unknown

  • TRUE SCALE MINIATURES TSM 134330 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS

2012 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin V8 GTE
Prodrive spent a few years operating Aston Martin’s prototypes; first the Lola based DBR1-2 and then the completely failed AMR-One. Now Aston Martin put their effort again in the GT category with two Prodrive prepared V8 GTE’s. This one finished 3rd in GTE-PRO behind two Ferrari 458. The other one was entered in GTE-AM and had to retire. Both cars raced in the famous Gulf livery.
Gulf Aston Martin #97: Darren Turner (GB) / Stefan Mücke (D) / Adrian Fernandez (MEX)
Results: Start-grid 35th / time 3:55.870 / rave 19th – 332 laps / 3rd in GTE-PRO
Aston Martin V8 GTE – LM GTE-PRO: Powered by 4.5 liter Aston Martin V8 90º, approx. 470 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1175 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. Prodrive #GTE/001

  • IXO Aston Martin Racing Collection A07 MC1-43 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS
    • Also appears in #078 Aston Martin GT

2013 Macau GT Cup, McLaren MP4-12C GT3
The race through the super fast but narrow streets of Macau is one of the highlights of the season; close racing, spectacular crashes and Eduardo Mortara who scores his third victory in a row and by now earned the nickname “Mr Macau”. Danny Watts finishes third after two third places in the previous years.
United Autosports #23: Danny Watts (GB)
Results: race 2nd
McLaren MP4-12C – FIA GT3: Powered by 3.8 liter McLaren M838T V8 90º turbo, approx. 550 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1250 kg. Carbon fibre monocoque, chassisnr. unknown

  • TRUE SCALE MINIATURES TSM 154319 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS

2013 Spa-Francorchamps 24h, McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Before Mike Wainwright switched to the Le Mans GTE Porsches, his Gulf Racing competed with this McLaren MP4-12C at Francorchamps.
Gulf Racing #9: Mike Wainwright (GB) / Andrew Meyrick (GB) / Stuart Hall (GB) / Tim Mullen (GB)
Results: Start-grid 46th / time 2:23.061 / race DNF – 193 laps
McLaren MP4-12C – FIA GT3 PRO-AM: Powered by 3.8 liter McLaren M838T twin turbo V8, approx. 550 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 1250 kg. Carbon fibre monocoque, chassisnr. #009

  • TRUE SCALE MINIATURES TSM 144337 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

2013 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin V8 GTE
Last year Aston Martin returned to GT racing with a third place. In 2013 two works cars were entered, this one in GTE-PRO in an Art Car livery. The other car was entered in GTE-AM, sadly Danish driver Allen Simonsen got killed in an accident in the first hour of the race.
Gulf Aston Martin #97: Darren Turner (GB) / Stefan Mücke (D) / Peter Dumbreck (GB)
Results: Start-grid 26th / time 3:55.445 / 17th – 314 laps / 3rd in GTE-PRO
Aston Martin V8 GTE – LM GTE-PRO: Powered by 4.5 liter Aston Martin V8 90º, approx. 470 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1175 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. Prodrive #GTE/002

  • SPARK S3772 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS
    • Also appears in #078 Aston Martin GT / #100 Art Cars

2015 Le Mans 24h, Aston Martin V8 GTE
In 2015 Prodrive Aston Martin entered another Art Car; the livery gives the suggestion that the car is out of focus and thus gives it more speed according to the artistTobias Rehberger. Unfortunately it didn’t reach the finish.
Gulf Aston Martin #97: Darren Turner (GB) / Stefan Mücke (D) / Rob Bell (GB)
Results: Start-grid 37th / time 3:55.466 / race DNF 110 laps – engine failure
Aston Martin V8 GTE – LM GTE-PRO: Powered by 4.5 liter Aston Martin V8 90º, approx. 470 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1175 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. Prodrive #GTE/002

  • SPARK S4666 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS
    • Also appears in #078 Aston Martin GT / #100 Art Cars

2016 Paul Ricard 24h, Mercedes AMG GT3
The 2016 24H Series powered by Hankook was the second season of the 24H Series organized by Creventic. This Gulf sponsored Mercedes AMG was entered by RAM Racing and finished second.
RAM Racing #30: Stuart Hall (GB) / Roald Goethe (D) / Jamie Campbell Walter (GB) / David Brown (GB)
Results: Start-grid unknown / time unknown / race 2nd – 577 laps
Mercedes AMG GT3 – cat. A6 PRO (FIA GT3): Powered by 6.2 liter Mercedes M159 AMG V8 90º, approx. 500 hp. Hankook tires. Weight 1300 kg. Aluminium space frame, chassisnr. C190 AMG C190 #unknown

  • SPARK SF111 #051 / 500 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
    • Also appears in #084 Mercedes-Benz

2021 Spa-Francorchamps 24h, Audi R8 LMS evo II
Competition in GT3 is fierce, so Audi launched an evo version in 2019 and a final evo II in 2021. Audi Sport has optimized the R8 LMS in five areas: aerodynamics, engine characteristics, air conditioning, suspension and traction control. This Gulf car is entered for his son by Roald Goethe, a passionate racing driver and car collector (the famous ROFGO collection), operations are provided by WRT. Co-driver Franco Colapinto has managed to reach Formula 1.
ROFGO Racing with Team WRT #30: Benjamin Goethe (DK) / Franco Colapinto (ARG) / James Pull (GB)
Results: Start-grid 30th / time 2:20.1880 / race 22nd – 546 laps / 6th Silver
Audi R8 LMS evo II – FIA GT3 Silver: Powered by 5.2 liter Audi V10, approx. 575 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 1225 kg. Carbon fibre & aluminium space frame, chassisnr. Audi #unknown

  • SPARK SB447 #141 / 300 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
    • Also appears in #077 Audi Touring & GT

2023 Spa-Francorchamps 24h, McLaren 720S GT3 evo
The Garage 59 McLaren 720S GT3 evo was one of the most beautiful and impressive cars in the Spa 24h race, but it didn’t bring luck. The Gulf / ROFGO sponsored car qualified only 41st and retired with suspension failure. The ROFGO advertising refers to the enormous collection of Gulf Racing cars that is owned by Benjamin’s father Roald Goethe.
ROFGO Garage 59: #159 Benjamin Goethe (DK) / Marvin Kirchhöfer (D) / Nicolai Kjaergaard (DK)
Results: Start-grid 41st / time 2:33.101 / race DNF – 208 laps suspension
McLaren 720S GT3 evo – FIA GT3 PRO: Powered by 4.0 liter McLaren M840T V8 twin turbo, approx. 600 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 1250 kg. Carbon fibre monocoque, chassisnr. #unknown

  • SPARK SB723 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

2025 Bathurst 12h, Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3.
The Bathurst 12h often provides some nice liveries. This year is no exemption. Besides some European and Asian teams that compete in the FIA GT Endurance championship, this local team Volante Rosso “red steering wheel” entered a beautiful Gulf sponsored Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 in the Silver category. The drivers were an interesting mix of young talented drivers from Australia, Emirates and Ecuador. The team started the race in 18th and finished 13th.
Volante Rosso #14: Jamie Day (UAE) / Mateo Villagomez (ECU) / Jaylyn Robotham (AUS)
Results: Start-grid 18th / time 2:02.990 / race 13th – 276 laps / 3rd Silver
Aston Martin AMR GT3 – FIA GT3 Silver: Powered by 4.0 liter Aston Martin M177 V8 twin turbo, approx. 525 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 1265 kg. Aluminium monocoque, chassisnr. unknown

  • SPARK AS 085 #165 / 300 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
    • Also appears in #078 Aston Martin GT

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