Automotive Art – Michael Jekot’s “4.5 Litre Victory”

“Porsche 917 – The Winner” Artwork

Artist Michael Jekot pays tribute to the mighty Porsche 917.

When Porsche decided to wage a complete assault on overall victory at Le Mans in 1970, they entered the French classic with three awesome racers. Sold to the John Wyer-Gulf Team and painted light blue with orange roofs, these were the ultimate weapons of the day. Unfortunately, all three Gulf racers did not finish.

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