Beatle bonnet - Volkswagen - 1978
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This original 1978 Volkswagen Beetle bonnet, measuring 100 × 70 cm and in good condition, is finished in Gulf racing colours and converted into an illuminated wall display.
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**Gulf Racing–Livery Illuminated Wall Display**
*Crafted from an original air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle engine lid, with Porsche heritage graphics
Few colour schemes carry the weight of the powder blue and marigold orange of Gulf Oil. Made famous by the Gulf-sponsored Porsche 917s at Le Mans and immortalised on screen, the livery remains one of the most recognisable in motorsport history.
This piece pays tribute to that legacy through an original steel engine lid from the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle, the car whose design lineage traces directly back to Ferdinand Porsche. The exterior is finished in a satin Gulf blue, divided by a central orange racing stripe edged in dark blue pinstripes. It carries the Gulf roundel above the original sculpted licence-plate lamp housing, with the Porsche Stuttgart crest and a period-style PORSCHE wordmark below. The original latch handle is retained at the base, keeping the authentic automotive character intact.
The piece has been converted into an illuminated display. A bulb fitted behind the original plate-lamp housing casts light downward across the crest, so the lid works as a striking wall light. It comes ready to hang with a mounting chain, an inline on/off switch and a standard EU two-pin plug.
It's an ideal statement piece for a garage, showroom, man cave or collector's office, and it bridges the worlds of Porsche, Volkswagen and Gulf racing heritage.
**Condition Report**
- **Exterior:** The paint and graphics present very well overall. There is light handling wear consistent with use. A few minor paint chips sit around the right-side mounting stud, along with one small blemish on the right flank.
- **Underside:** The original steel is visible, with orange paint, overspray and honest age-related patina, including surface oxidation along the lower edge. This is typical of a genuine period panel, and it is not visible when the piece is wall-mounted.
- **Hardware:** The original hinges and latch are retained.
- **Electrical:** A working lamp conversion with an inline switch and an EU plug. The buyer should have it checked by a qualified electrician for local requirements.
**Specifications**
- **Base:** Original VW Beetle (Type 1) steel engine lid
- **Finish:** Gulf livery, with Gulf and Porsche decals
- **Lighting:** Single bulb behind the plate-lamp housing, with a switched cord and an EU plug
- **Mounting:** Hanging chain included
**Gulf Racing–Livery Illuminated Wall Display**
*Crafted from an original air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle engine lid, with Porsche heritage graphics
Few colour schemes carry the weight of the powder blue and marigold orange of Gulf Oil. Made famous by the Gulf-sponsored Porsche 917s at Le Mans and immortalised on screen, the livery remains one of the most recognisable in motorsport history.
This piece pays tribute to that legacy through an original steel engine lid from the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle, the car whose design lineage traces directly back to Ferdinand Porsche. The exterior is finished in a satin Gulf blue, divided by a central orange racing stripe edged in dark blue pinstripes. It carries the Gulf roundel above the original sculpted licence-plate lamp housing, with the Porsche Stuttgart crest and a period-style PORSCHE wordmark below. The original latch handle is retained at the base, keeping the authentic automotive character intact.
The piece has been converted into an illuminated display. A bulb fitted behind the original plate-lamp housing casts light downward across the crest, so the lid works as a striking wall light. It comes ready to hang with a mounting chain, an inline on/off switch and a standard EU two-pin plug.
It's an ideal statement piece for a garage, showroom, man cave or collector's office, and it bridges the worlds of Porsche, Volkswagen and Gulf racing heritage.
**Condition Report**
- **Exterior:** The paint and graphics present very well overall. There is light handling wear consistent with use. A few minor paint chips sit around the right-side mounting stud, along with one small blemish on the right flank.
- **Underside:** The original steel is visible, with orange paint, overspray and honest age-related patina, including surface oxidation along the lower edge. This is typical of a genuine period panel, and it is not visible when the piece is wall-mounted.
- **Hardware:** The original hinges and latch are retained.
- **Electrical:** A working lamp conversion with an inline switch and an EU plug. The buyer should have it checked by a qualified electrician for local requirements.
**Specifications**
- **Base:** Original VW Beetle (Type 1) steel engine lid
- **Finish:** Gulf livery, with Gulf and Porsche decals
- **Lighting:** Single bulb behind the plate-lamp housing, with a switched cord and an EU plug
- **Mounting:** Hanging chain included
Details
Type
Beatle bonnet
Number of objects
1
Year
1978
Brand
Volkswagen
Condition
Good
Width
100 cm
Height
70 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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