Richard “Dick” Barbour was a celebrated racing driver, known for helping shape one of the most important chapters in the history of Porsche motorsport. His endurance racing career saw him competing on IMSA and FIA stages, and one of the most well-known chapters in his time behind the wheel was with the Porsche 935.
Known as one of the most important Porsche race cars, the Porsche 935 was absolutely dominant throughout its presence in motorsport. In 1979, the Porsche 935 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall, making it one of a small few cars that won the legendary endurance race without being in the top prototype class.
While the 935 has worn several liveries, Dick Barbour prominently drove the Porsche 935 K3 in 1980, donning the Apple Computer livery that has since become a fan favorite. Recently, Porsche paid tribute to the iconic design by putting a design inspired by it on the latest Porsche endurance racing hypercar, the Porsche 963, for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race this year at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
The design celebrated the 75th anniversary of Porsche Motorsport, as well as the 50th anniversary of Apple. With a white base color and a bright rainbow of colors throughout, the livery is head-turning and instantly memorable, and remains celebrated even after well over 40 years since it was first introduced.
Barbour passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 85. In Porsche’s announcement acknowledging his passing, the manufacturer said, “His name and career both as a racer and team owner contesting championships in the U.S. and around the world will live on as celebrated chapters in Porsche Motorsport history… We will look back on his legacy fondly forever.”
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