Classic Racing Liveries at 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Key facts

• The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed featured historic racing cars in the Cathedral Paddock.
• Photographer Guy Bird captured liveries of cars from the 1960s to 1990s.
• Cars included the 1960 Scarab-Offenhauser F1, 1963 Watson-Offenhauser, 1965 Ford GT MkII, 1975 Shadow Cosworth DN5, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro IROC, 1976 Lancia Stratos, 1977 Porsche 934/5, 1983 Lancia Rally 037 Evo II, and 1997 Panoz Esperante GTR-1.
• Bird noted the importance of clean number fonts and sponsor logo placement for identification at high speeds, referencing the 2026 Le Mans 24-hour race.
• A head of car design discussed the balance between sponsor logos and iconic design.
• The 1960 Scarab had a clear '99' number font and front-forward placement.
• The 1963 Watson-Offenhauser featured gold wheels and a Mobil Oil Pegasus logo.
• The 1965 Ford GT MkII had a gold and pink livery and came third in the 1966 Le Mans 1-2-3 finish.
• The 1975 Shadow had Lucky Strike sponsorship with a logo designed by Raymond Loewy.
• The 1976 Camaro had a '76' logo and was driven by AJ Foyt to win the 1976 IROC title.
• The 1976 Lancia Stratos was designed by Marcello Gandini and sponsored by Alitalia.
• The 1977 Porsche 934/5 was a 934 upgraded to 935 specs, with only ten made.
• The 1983 Lancia Rally 037 Evo II featured Martini Racing stripes.
• The 1997 Panoz Esperante GTR-1 had a front-engine layout and three bonnet nostrils.
• The 2027 Goodwood Festival of Speed is scheduled for 15-18 July 2027.