A very popular brand such as Gulf Oil's, can generate a cult of
admiration and pride, almost to the point of fanatical devotion. Supporters have
an almost insatiable desire to show their support through branded items such as
clothing, toys and executive ‘gifts'. Gulf Oil International recognises both the
pulling power of the brand, symbolised by the Gulf Orange
Disc Logo, and the need to protect and nurture this valuable asset to enhance its
appeal through high quality merchandise.
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| A variety of official branded merchandise is currently available, and in
particular scale model replicas of the famous sports cars which have won races
with the famous Gulf Oil livery are very popular. This collection also includes
cars for slot-car racing systems, such as Scalectrix®, and virtual cars on
computer games (e.g. in the Sony Playstation® WRC game).
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Perhaps one of the more sought-after types of merchandise is the
official Gulf branded range of clothing ‘Grand Prix Originals' produced by
clothing outlet Dakota (an official Gulf branded clothing manufacturer). They
offer a wide range of high quality items from shirts to bags and more
specifically the every-popular Steve McQueen range of retro-design jackets (as
seen in the movie, "Le Mans").
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Gulf Oil International is always keen to hear of manufacturers
looking to use the Gulf Brand (the logo and colours) on suitable goods. A
licensing agreement with a negotiable royalty fee is required, and the Gulf Oil
worldwide network can also be used promote these items further.
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