The Greatest Race Car Paint Schemes Of All Time

Racing liveries can be incredibly difficult to get right. They need to compliment the lines of the car, look distinctive from a distance, and stand the test of time. Here are 20 that were so good, they've become iconic
The Greatest Race Car Paint Schemes Of All Time

Gulf Oil

Suggested by: zStickmaster
Suggested by: zStickmaster

Martini Racing

Suggested by: Iancu (Photo Credit: Tony Harrison Flickr)
Suggested by: Iancu (Photo Credit: Tony Harrison Flickr)

Subaru World Rally Team

Suggested by: Christopher DeLaCruz
Suggested by: Christopher DeLaCruz

Lotus John Player Special

Suggested by: Thomas van Hateren
Suggested by: Thomas van Hateren

McLaren Marlboro

Suggested by: Jess McF (Photo Credit: cantudario Flickr)
Suggested by: Jess McF (Photo Credit: cantudario Flickr)

Castrol Oil

Suggested by: Angel Murillo
Suggested by: Angel Murillo

Gosser Beer BMW E9 CSL

Suggested by: Constandinos Zantis
Suggested by: Constandinos Zantis

Calsonic Nissan Skyline GT-R

Suggested by: John Paul Tapp
Suggested by: John Paul Tapp

Takata Dome NSX Super GT

Suggested by: mattz
Suggested by: mattz

BMW M Power

Suggested by: Rithik Sardana
Suggested by: Rithik Sardana

Nissan Nismo GT3 Livery

The Greatest Race Car Paint Schemes Of All Time

Jagermeister BMW

Suggested by: radiokaka
Suggested by: radiokaka

Peugeot Sport Esso Ultron

Suggested by: Dario Šamec
Suggested by: Dario Šamec

Rothmans Porsche

Suggested by: Varjo Designs
Suggested by: Varjo Designs

Audi Sport Livery

Suggested by: Edwin Klinkenberg
Suggested by: Edwin Klinkenberg

HKS Nissan Skyline GT-R

Suggested by: Milky Diamonds
Suggested by: Milky Diamonds

Renown Mazda

Suggested by: Olli Takalo
Suggested by: Olli Takalo

Lancia Alitalia

Suggested by: P3ANUTBUTTERY
Suggested by: P3ANUTBUTTERY

BMW E9 CSL “art car” by Alexander Calder

Suggested by: James Jewett
Suggested by: James Jewett

'Hippie' Porsche 917-021

Suggested by: Wesley Thung
Suggested by: Wesley Thung

Thank you guys for all of your suggestions! If you think we’ve missed any, let us know in the comments below. And if you want to take a look at the original community question, you can find it here.

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Comments

Anonymous

I agree with pretty much all of them. But where’s Falken for example?

02/17/2016 - 20:22 |
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Grand Tour Dog

what about the silk cut jag paint?

02/17/2016 - 21:28 |
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Jordan Mellinger

Gulf GT40 best livery on the best looking car makes it the most timeless pair of all time

02/17/2016 - 21:31 |
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Anonymous

Toyota livery will always be a favorite

02/17/2016 - 22:31 |
8 | 0
Lando Pedalmasher

Silk Cut Jaguar at LeMans. Come on guys!

02/17/2016 - 22:37 |
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Anonymous

Pennzoil gtr anyone?

02/17/2016 - 22:38 |
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Anonymous

You forgot this one

02/17/2016 - 22:41 |
46 | 2
Mohammed Ali

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Taco bell livery?

02/18/2016 - 15:08 |
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Alex Trigg

What about Jordan F1 7UP?? No??

02/17/2016 - 22:49 |
2 | 0
Anonymous

I know it’s a drift car but I love this

02/17/2016 - 22:51 |
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Anonymous
02/17/2016 - 22:53 |
0 | 2