Pedro and Seppi

[Marcus]

Have a look at some pics of the two Gulf 917 stardrivers, Pedro Rodriguez and Joseph "Seppi" Siffert.
Most famous incident certainly was their fight for Spa`s Eau Rouge corner in 1970, where they were banging doors of their 917s.
After battling hard for becoming Porsche`s No.1 team driver both lost their lives within three months in 1971, Seppi burned to death in his Formula 1 De Tomaso at Brands Hatch, Pedro burned to death in Herbert Müller`s Ferrari 512 at the Norisring in Nuremberg.

Also 2 pics of the two masterminds behind Porsche`s racing operations, John Wyer and John Horsman at Watkins Glen in 1971.

Best,

Marcus

 

[Paolo-LoveGT40 Modelworks]

Always too nice pictures Marcus....think we are many here loving your posts.

Very interesting note Jo Siffert at work with his mechanics on the car (and not remaining sleeping inside, just waiting).
According from what I know about him, seems he was a second hand car agent, and all his week ends were spend in races (and what races..with that skill).
A cool guy, surely...and a too great lost cause lack of safety in that age motorsports.

Btw, in Le mans I buy exactly that Gulf Jacket....and feel a little as those heroes when I use that)

Paolo (post more if u have...thx)

 

[Sandy]

Marcus -

Thanks for more excellent images!

Sandy

 

[Keith]

Wow.....memories, both sad and at the same time really motivating. Thanks for reminding us about the heroes I gew up with Marcus....


Lest we forget.....

 

[Marcus]

Glad you enjoy the pics.
Paolo, I know the jacket you bought at Le Mans, I couldn`t resist, either...
It strongly reminds me of McQueen, see pic below.
As for the Gulf rain jackets worn by John Wyer, John Horseman and Pedro,
you can get them at a company called "Maxpart Racing". I got one my self,
the quality is simply stunning, they are absolutely authentic.
See
MAXPART RACING | The Gulf Racing Jacket ! | Rennbekleidung und Zubehör für historischen und modernen Motorsport

Best,

Marcus

 

[Marcus]

Speaking of McQueen, here`s another pic showing Steve and Seppi having a good time during filming of "Le Mans"...

 

[Paolo-LoveGT40 Modelworks]

eheh, yes, the Dakota jacket was a too big temptation ..even more in le mans.
This is me with Seppi jacket near friends cars...

And I have nearly finished my gulf helmet too....

 

[Tim Marshall]

Great pictures Marcus.
I was at Brands when Seppi was killed---it was really eerie when all the engines all went quiet and we could see the smoke. A very sad day which was supposed to be a bit of F1 fun. Seppi was in a BRM not a de Tomaso (that was Frank Williams car at the time).
On a brighter note I was at Brands in 1968 when Seppi won the British GP in Rob Walker's Lotus 49, brilliant result ----probably the last time a true privateer won a GP.

 

[Marcus]

Tim,

think you´ll love this DVD:

Grand Prix Originals > Steve McQueen Collection, Le Mans, Gulf....

You can sure get it at Amazon, too.

Best,
Marcus