Financial Opportunities

Whilst the overall value of the McLaren M8 project is in the vicinity of $1,500,000 the total budget for the rebuild stands at $366,000 and a number of components are available for sponsorship,  either by individuals, corporates, syndicates, Car Clubs, etc. Some 462 individual items are listed in the budget.  

The project will require financial support in order that the car can be completed and as well as our own fundraising the Trust has received a grant of $80,000 from Lotteries Commission and a grant of $20,000 from Sky City for project.  Opportunities are also available for car clubs or individuals to offer financial assistance. Components that can be provided / sponsored / donated will range in price from several hundred dollars through to several thousand dollars.

Contributors can either provide a general contribution to the car project, or provide funds for specific components of the car.  In order that individuals can decide their level of involvement we have attached a list of some components still available, along with their budgeted cost.

Benefits

The rebuilt car will be utilised for demonstration runs, corporate events and fund raising activities in order to generate sufficient funds to maintain the car and provide supporting car clubs with the opportunity to utilise the car at events and share in the funds raised. The car’s maintenance regime will be developed in conjunction with the restoring engineer and several ex McLaren Racing personnel now resident in New Zealand.

In return for financial support of over $250.00 contributors will have the following benefits and be acknowledged as follows:

• Permanent reference in the M8s history
• Specific mention in the promotional literature
• Listing in the M8 booklet which is being published for the launch and the M8 Book to be published after the launch.
• Certificate of acknowledgment
• Donations/sponsorships over $500.00 will have the right a to one “1-lap ride” in the completed M8 and rights to go in the special draw for one “5 lap ride” in the completed M8. 
• Donations/sponsorships over $1000 will have the right to a “5 lap ride” in the completed M8 (Where this donation is from a Car Club, they may use these 5 laps at their discretion.  I.e. you may give these away, raffle them off or use them for your own corporate supporters.)
• Signage acknowledgment where the car is displayed
• Signage rights on trailer
• Access to the M8 for car club events in order to raise funds for the club and for the Trust.
• Access to the M8 for promotional functions

The Trust thanks you for this opportunity to present our sponsorship package and thank you for considering this project.  We would welcome any support that you can make available.  The Trust will be available to discuss any opportunities for joint fund-raising and promotional activities before the car completion and following its completion.

Download the donation form here.