Morris Minor to be raffled in aid of Galway RNLI

PaulK_CCI

I wouldn't normally post info on raffles and charity do's (and if this conflicts with policy rules etc, mods feel free to remove thread), but since this is a charity event, and after checking out the pictures of the car, due the nature and condition of the 1st prize: a what seems to be a truly exceptionally well restored, original Irish Morris Minor(!!) prompted me to post the info here....

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Hello,

We would be very grateful if you could help promote this very special event. Photos of the Morris Minor are available on www.turbo.ie

Any assistance you could give us on this would be gratefully appreciated,

kindest Regards

Marilyn Gaughan
PRO Galway Lifeboat Fundraising Committee


Morris Minor to be raffled in aid of Galway RNLI

Kind Hearted Families donate Morris Minor to the RNLI

In the hope that lives can be saved at sea


The website www.turbo.ie is dedicated to the memory of Margaret Kilgarriff and Paul Tonge, a young couple who died tragically in a ferry disaster off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia on January 19th 1996.

Margaret and Paul had taken a year sabbatical to go travel and see the world in 1994. On the return leg of their adventure they decided to visit Indonesia when the tragic accident occurred.

Paul had started to renovate an old Morris Minor and had left the car in the garage for repair. Paul adored his Morris Minor and they both went to every possible Vintage Rally around the country meeting other car enthusiasts.

Paul's family have kindly donated his Morris Minor to the Lifeboats in the hope that by raising money through this raffle more lives will be saved at sea.

The car has been completely overhauled and refurbished back to its original glory by Charles Wares Morris Minor Centre, including new engine and completely lovingly restored original features. Before and after pictures are available for viewing on www.turbo.ie.

The car is being raffled on www.turbo.ie and proceeds from the raffle will go the lifeboat station at Galway which was established over 13 years ago because of the increasing number of search and rescue incidents in the city area. The families hope that funds raised from this raffle will go towards maintaining the RNLI service in Galway to ensure that no other family will suffer the loss that the Kilgarriff and Tonge families have.

To win this fantastically restored Morris Minor please log onto www.turbo.ie today and buy your ticket for only 25euro. The last day for purchase of tickets is 7th February, so please hurry up and buy your tickets now as all monies raised will go to the Galway RNLI.

For more information please contact Pat Lavelle on email admin@turbo.ie

junkyard

It says the raffle is closed when you click on to buy a ticket.

carchaeologist

The R.N.L.I. are a really good cause,but am i missing something?They value the minor at 18.500eu??

trevorbrady

I'd take the cash alternative and run!!

Imagine trying to sell on the minor looking for €18k in today's economic climate :eek:

peasant

carchaeologist wrote: »

The R.N.L.I. are a really good cause,but am i missing something?They value the minor at 18.500eu??

trevorbrady wrote: »

I'd take the cash alternative and run!!

Imagine trying to sell on the minor looking for €18k in today's economic climate :eek:

You don't want the Morris, you take the cash. Where's the problem?

PaulK_CCI

peasant wrote: »

You don't want the Morris, you take the cash. Where's the problem?

I think we're missing the point here lads, the Minor seems to be in an absolutely superbly restored condition and it's an original Irish Minor....

I think the 18,5k 'estimate' is very much ott to be honest, but I don't think it is relevant here. It's a prize in raffle.... you participate if you want to support the RNLI or if you're interested in winning a unique Minor, not as to how much Cash can be extracted if you were to win the prize... There's plenty of lotteries and scratch cards for those sort of prizes...

Dusty1609

And in any case I'm not sure that they are offering a Cash alternative.

carchaeologist

peasant wrote: »

You don't want the Morris, you take the cash. Where's the problem?

I wasnt disputing that,i just thought 18k seemed alot,even though the car seems absolutly top notch,it has a 6 year paint warranty:eek:.

Anything that helps the RNLIis a good thing.

trevorbrady

I didn't mean to rain on the RNLI parade, I will be supporting it by buying a ticket, it's a great cause and the raffle is a great idea.

In the unlikely event of my ticket coming up I'll be taking the cash. Aside from the over valuation, Moggy's aren't my cup-o-tea anyway

Abelloid

junkyard wrote: »

It says the raffle is closed when you click on to buy a ticket.

How to purchase tickets.
To buy raffle tickets on line:

1 - Click on My Account.
2 - If you don't have a raffle account, set one up and then click on Buy Tickets.
3 - If you do have a raffle account, sign in and then click on Buy Tickets.
4 - Click on the photos of any of the raffle items to buy tickets for them.

To buy tickets off line, contact Turbo.ie Customer Care

Or how about a Ferrari Mondial?

http://www.turbo.ie/docs/flyers/Ferrari_Flyer.pdf

Surprised there isn't much publicity on these, hmmm....

MercMad

Its a raffle !!

What makes anyone think there is a cash alternative ?

Thay already HAVE the car..........................what they NEED is the cash, i.e YOUR cash, hence they want you to buy tickets !

trevorbrady

MercMad wrote: »

Its a raffle !!

What makes anyone think there is a cash alternative ?

Abelloid

LOL

I'd definitely go for the cash.

MercMad

trevorbrady wrote: »

......you see, always look before you jump ( in )

oflynno

trevorbrady wrote: »

I'd take the cash alternative and run!!

Imagine trying to sell on the minor looking for €18k in today's economic climate :eek:

eh,its 25 yoyos for a ticket

so you could sell the moggy for a grand and be happy too

galwaytt

I bought one, better odds than the Lotto.