Ferencz Olivier

At Top Marques 2017, a luxury ans supercar show in the principality of Monaco, I was introduced to the German entrepreneur, Roald Goethe. He is a collector of historical Gulf-racing cars and came to motorsports via his own racing commitment with these vehicles. His unique and significant Gulf-collection has fascinated me so much that consequently, we made an appointment for a meeting in England where the exhibition is located in a specially built facility, Rofgo Park in Hampshire.

This meeting was the beginning of an art project that lasted one and a half years and consists of 60 square metres of paintings of brand images, racing scenes, a poster and a Le Mans - Steve McQueen Pop-Art work. The artworks, in combination with the car collection, were presented on the occasion of the opening ceremony of Rofgo Park in September 2019.

Roald Goethe: I began this collection back in 2008 when I bought an ex-works Gulf Ford GT40. From then, I have developed the collection, which now comprises of 38 stunning cars, all in the iconic Gulf colours.

Few team liveries throughout history have experienced greater world class endurance racing success than Gulf racing's combination of blue and orange. During the height of the Gulf-Wyer Automotive team's success at the World Sportscar Championship -1968-1969 I became a lifelong fan and this collection has been put together to protect a special heritage.

Artworks: 1 to 4 from 12
Mixed media on canvas
Measurements 2,0 x 1,4 m

Kunstwerke: 5 bis 8 von 12
Mixed media on canvas
Measurements 2,0 x 1,4 m

Kunstwerke: 9 bis 12 von 12
Mixed media on canvas
Measurements 2,0 x 1,4 m

Mixed media on canvas
Measurements 2,0 x 2,8 m (3 pieces), 1,4 x 2,8 m (1 piece)