What price would you pay for something priceless?

BMW (UK) Ltd has donated one of ten limited edition 'Democracy Cars' signed by
Nelson Mandela to the charity auction 'Put Yourself in My Shoes'. The proceeds
from the auction of the car will benefit the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and
the UK children's charities Norwood and Shine. The auction will take place on
9th June at London's Madame Tussauds.

The ten 3 Series 'Democracy Cars' were built to celebrate the tenth anniversary
of the first democratic elections held in South Africa. Workers at BMW's
Rosslyn Plant near Pretoria in South Africa generously agreed to donate their
time for free to build the cars while BMW and its suppliers donated parts and
components at no charge. To increase the value of the cars, Nelson Mandela
kindly agreed to sign each of the vehicles. His signature is displayed on the
interior trim panel located above the glove box next to a plaque verifying the
authenticity of the signature.

Three of the ten democracy cars remain in South Africa while the rest have been
exported to countries including the United States, Australia, New Zealand and
Germany to be auctioned for charity.

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Editor's notes:
'Put Yourself in My Shoes' is a private gala dinner event but outside bids for
any of the lots being auctioned including the signed Nelson Mandela democracy
car are most welcome. For further information visit
www.putyourselfinmyshoes.co.uk

The 318i Saloon being auctioned is titanium silver with a black leather
interior, wood trim and electric sunroof.

For further information and images please contact:

Natalie Wakefield - Group Communications Executive, BMW UK
Tel: 01344 480108
Email: natalie.wakefield@bmw.co.uk