Kirkham Raffle tickets...

[J-MAN]

I think a raffle would be the best method, it gives all us poor saps a chance to help out a great cause, and at the same time let us dream of owning a piece of automotive artistry.

I have seen many classic cars in the past raffled off and advertised in publications like Hemmings Motor News, or a plethora of other related motorsports magazines. This may take some work on the part of some of the members of this and the other cobra forums, but I believe that it would pay divedends much higher than one individual buying the car at highest bid.

To let this car pass into the hands of somebody who can afford the car outright thru bidding, is to circumnavigate the whole spirit of charitable giving. The heart of charitable giving is the HOPE that it will lead to a highly desirable outcome: ie; the cure for a horrible disease such as Cystic Fibrosis. What better match than to raffle off a chance to win such a fine automobile to the countless people who can't afford one, yet can HOPE to do just that through buying raffle tickets.

To action off the car to the highest bidder, will more than likely result in the car being purchased for somewhere just over actual retail value. This do to the fact that one person has to bear the whole burden of the price. If we where complacent and happy with that result, then why doesn't Kirkham just donate the sales of one of their cars to the cause?? I believe that Dave Kirkham generously donated this car in the HOPE that this car will raise more money than a standard sale.


I will close by saying that I will not be able to attend DVSF-III at this time, but would love to contribute by purchasing raffle tickets. Additionally, if DV would like to contact me, I would be more than happy to spend some time attempting to get some of our great magazines and publications to help us with advertising our raffle.

See Ya

Jeff E.