A Groom-to-be and self-proclaimed car lover has won his dream £90,000 Porsche in a Reading prize draw. scoops a £110,000 prize including a classic Porche.
Harry Baker, 28, was left almost speechless when presenter Christian Williams revealed he was this week’s lucky winner after purchasing the £2 ticket for the BOTB Dream Car competition.
This was only the second time he had entered the competition to be in with a chance to win his dream car. However, as soon as he opened the door to Christian, Harry instantly knew that he had won the car of his dreams.
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The Reading man also discovered he was £20,000 richer when he found the money in the boot of the dream car.
He exclaimed, “No way, Oh my days!
“I’ve always been into Porsches; I get it from my dad. I’ve got a 2008 Porsche Cayman at the moment which I will probably give to my dad now.”
Holding back the tears he added: “This is unbelievable, I’m shaking. And what perfect timing ready for the summer!”
Harry, who works as a quality control manager at GSK, revealed that he is planning to wed his fiancé Catherine, 28, next year.
The pair said that they plan to use the £20,000 for the wedding, including a luxurious honeymoon in the Maldives.
“That will pay for the wedding,” he laughed, “It will definitely go to the wedding and honeymoon fund - hopefully we can go somewhere a bit more luxurious now like the Maldives!”
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BOTB’s presenter Christian Williams said: “Harry played for a fantastic prize and I’m so excited for him. A new Porsche, wedding and a honeymoon to the Maldives?
“He is certainly in for an exciting couple of years! Have the best time Harry!”
The competition which was founded in 1999 has given away £47 million worth of dream cars and prizes. It clocked up its 500th winner in 2019.
BOTB, listed on the stock market, hands over the keys to two stunning cars each week as well as a ‘lifestyle’ prize. Recent winners have bagged a quad bike and a holiday to the Arctic.
The competition has winner from all across the globe wo have had many different reactions to the news.
Famous footballers and former referees are used to judge the competition independently each week.
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