Gulf Oil Racing Helmet

Product Description

Helmet from the renowned brand, Gulf GrandPrix Originals. It features the brand's iconic colors, a pale sky blue and a matte orange stripe in the "Oil Racing" style giving the helmet a vintage feel. It is a product made in Italy, with a 100% polycarbonate shell and a Terrinda lining and ecological leather . This helmet is manufactured according to the "Company Quality System" ISO 9001. A guarantee of quality! This helmet is UN approved - ECE 22.05.

Which helmet did Steve McQueen wear in the movie "Le Mans"?

In the famous movie "Le Mans", the actor Steve McQueen, playing the character of Michael Delaney, wears a driver's outfit that is recognizable by all film and car enthusiasts. Indeed he wears a white suit with the effigy of the sponsor Gulf recognizable with its two orange and blue marks, but also an emblematic helmet. Indeed in this emblematic film, Michael Delaney wears a helmet that accompanies his pilot outfit. A driver's helmet with an atypical shape without a chin guard that inspired the designers of the brand GrandPrix Originals in the development of this helmet.

Indeed, the brand GrandPrix Originals has developed this helmet inspired by the one worn by Steve McQueen in the movie "Le Mans". A helmet screen printed with the colors of the sponsor "Gulf" with a logo printed on the sides. A helmet that will sport the pale blue and orange colors that represent the famous shades of the American oil tanker with an orange stripe that will look worn in order to highlight the vintage side of this article. This product was developed by German designers at GrandPrix Originals but is manufactured in Italy according to the ISO 9001 "Corporate Quality System", which is a quality management certification. The lining of this pilot's helmet is made of Terrinda and ecological leather, and the shell is made of 100% polycarbonate.

This is a helmet that is not just for the collection, although fans of the Gulf brand are fond of this style of automotive items. This helmet is ECE 22.05 approved, so it is suitable for sporty rides in your classic car or on your two wheels!