Liveries and sponsors are an important part of motorsport. No wonder certain models are best recognized when wearing the colors of Martini, Gulf Oil or even Coca Cola. Take Porsche->ke1 for instance; the Germans have scored some of their most important racing wins while wrapped in Martini, Gulf and Rothmans liveries. The 911->ke282, 935, 936, 956 and the 962 are all related to these brands. But there's a certain livery that's often overlooked when it comes to Porsche. The white, red and blue of Brumos Racing, a team established by Peter Gregg in Florida, in 1971.

A race driver himself, Gregg took on the IMSA GT Championship with sponsorship from Brumos Porsche, a dealerships that had been importing rear-engined sports car->ke506 into America since 1959. Granted, Brumos never reached the heights of the Gulf- and Rothmans-sponsored Porsches, but it did win the 24 Hours of Daytona four times. Its first success dates back to 1973, while the most recent win occurred in 2009. Brumos' career also includes appearances in the Can-Am series with the incredibly fast 917. Although the company folded in 2013, its white cars adorned by red and blue stripes remained iconic figures among endurance racing aficionados.

To honor Brumos Porsche and its successful track record, the Germans launched a special-edition 911 Carrera GTS in 2012. Dubbed B59, it consisted of only five bespoke units that came in Carrara White with the famous Brumos stripe design. These sports cars also payed tribute to Hurley Haywood, who raced Porsches for around 20 years and played a big part in Brumos' success. All five were delivered to the United States, where they found homes in collectors' and Brumos enthusiasts' garages. Some keep them alongside other Porsches, while others store them in garages that also include British vehicles and pure American muscle cars->ke507.

They all share a common passion that has been captured brilliantly in the video->ke278 above. Hit the play button to meet the owners and the story behind Brumos and Hurley Haywood.

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