Formulation 1 driver Liam Lawson is auctioning his first automobile, a modified 2000 Subaru Forester, to lift cash for the New Zealand charity I AM HOPE. It is listed on New Zealand public sale website Commerce Me.
“We needed to actually push the venture and make the automobile as cool as we are able to after which public sale it for I AM HOPE. Lots of people have a connection to the charity, or have some expertise with, myself included,” Lawson stated.
I AM HOPE is a New Zealand-based charity that focuses on the psychological well being of younger folks, providing its providers to greater than 400,000 schoolchildren throughout the nation over the previous 10 years.
“It’s been a far longer venture than I ever imagined however I’m excited that it’s lastly going to public sale,” the Racing Bulls driver continued. “There’s been a couple of dramas alongside the best way however lastly it’s able to go and I hope we are able to elevate not solely consciousness for the I AM HOPE charity, but additionally shine a lightweight on youth psychological well being, particularly younger males, at a time of the yr when the Gumboot Friday is in full swing.”
Mike King, founding father of I AM HOPE, welcomed the assist. “That is Kiwi generosity at its greatest: a much-loved first automobile rebuilt into hundreds of minutes of free counselling. Liam, Matt and their crew have taken a ardour venture and made it a lifeline for our youngsters.
“If you happen to bid, you’re not simply shopping for a automobile – you’re shopping for time with a counsellor when it issues. Getting your palms on an superior automobile and serving to youngsters on the identical time is a no brainer. Thanks to Liam and Matt for his or her unbelievable effort.”
Matt Stevens helped construct the automobile, which now incorporates a new W20C brief block, which has undergone a full rebuild and efficiency set up by Possum Bourne Motorsport. Now creating over 300 WHP because of a variety of upgrades comparable to a brand new VF34 STI Turbo, high-flow gas pump, ARP head studs, and full turbo-back exhaust system, it now has loads of energy when the go pedal is stamped on.
To maintain it on the monitor, it additionally boasts Whiteline sway bars and a strut brace, in addition to BG World Wheels five-spoke alloys with semi-slick tyres.
“Customising a automobile like this isn’t with out points alongside the best way however I’m assured we’ve one thing distinctive now,” Stevens stated. “With over $25,000 spent on the automobile over and above all of the efficiency elements which were kindly donated, it’s in all probability the world’s costliest Forester.
Liam Lawson has signed the dashboard of the Subaru Forester
Photograph by: Commerce Me
“Whoever is the profitable bidder on this automobile is assured to have a one-of-a-kind car. After seeing this remodel from what we began with it’s kinda unhappy to see it go, but it surely was all the time meant to be donated to I AM HOPE so I’m simply happy we lastly nailed it,” Stevens added.
“So many individuals and companies kindly supported us, I solely hope I’ve remembered everybody. Simply an enormous thanks to all those that got here on this journey which has taken longer than we anticipated however I’m so glad we’ve obtained it prepared for Gumboot Friday this yr.”
With simply 1000km on the brand new engine since its rebuild, this strong car is a one-of-a-kind for the fortunate bidder. Beauty finishes embrace Cruz roof racks with a Yakima roof field (donated and fitted by Roof Racks NZ), a full inside and exterior element with ceramic coating by Chopping Edge Element Pukekohe and a Satin Darkish Gray wrap.
Porter Group lined compliance and construct prices, with extra assist from Crème Insurance coverage. The automobile carries Lawson’s race quantity 30 and a signed dashboard by the driving force himself.
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