‘This is a dream come true’ - Nottinghamshire loft converter wins £102k car with 19p competition raffle ticket {{favouriteCount}}

A Nottinghamshire man has landed the surprise of a lifetime after winning a £102,000 Mercedes AMG GTC – in a competition that cost him just 19p to enter.
Martyn Trickett, a loft converter from Keyworth, was relaxing in his garden when BOTB presenter Sean Hall turned up to deliver the incredible news – with the high-performance supercar parked just around the corner for the ultimate surprise.

“I’m assuming I’ve won a car. It’s not the Mercedes, is it? That’s my dream car!” Martyn said, beaming as his family gathered to celebrate the life-changing moment.

“This is a dream come true and absolutely amazing.”

The Mercedes AMG GTC is a powerhouse of engineering, boasting a twin-turbo V8 engine, over 500 bhp, and the kind of sleek styling that turns heads everywhere it goes.

“When I saw that car in the competition, I thought that is the car I would love,” Martyn said.

“I’ve always liked the top-of-the-range Mercedes, especially in terms of their style and design. I’ve been passionate about cars all my life, and this is a massive upgrade to my current car.”

After jumping into the driver’s seat and firing up the engine, the 66-year-old added: “This is mental.”

The Mercedes isn't just a dream car for Martyn – it’s the perfect machine to enjoy a scenic drive.

“The first place I’d like to take it for a drive is the Vale of Belvoir,” he added. “It’s renowned for its country roads, and I’m looking forward to driving it with the top down, the sun out, and stopping off at a country pub along the way.”

Sean said: “We were so happy to put a big smile on Martyn’s face.

“The Mercedes AMG GTC is an incredible piece of kit – stylish, powerful, and very well-equipped.

“It was clearly a dream car for him, and it’s always brilliant to be able to make that dream a reality.”

Leading car competitions company BOTB hands over the keys to a stunning dream car each week, as well as offering lifestyle prizes.

It also offers people the chance to win a holiday, cash, tech, cars and more in its Instant Wins Competition.

Founded by William Hindmarch in 1999, BOTB has given away £91.9m-worth of cars so far.

To see Martyn’s reaction alongside a host of other lucky winners, head over to BOTB.com

 

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