A JOYRIDE in a Lamborghini could make some lucky passenger’s Good Friday especially good.
Joanne Pollina is offering to drive someone in her flashy yellow 2007 Gallardo Spyder convertible on EastLink as one prize in a 30-lot fund-raising auction and family fun day in Dandenong this Friday.
She’s only had the $270,000 Spyder, formerly owned by poker world champion Joe Hachem, for four weeks.
Already it has had an expensive date with the panel beaters after a dumper bin rolled into the car’s side.
It’s a smooth dream to drive, if a bit embarrassing, Ms Pollina said.
“People stare at you when you pull up in Dandenong or into Parkmore shopping centre. People take photos of the car.
“My husband [Mimmo] tells me to leave the car in the garage but what’s the use of that — it’s a joy to drive.”
Other auction prizes include a ride in an Aston Martin, beauty packs and sports memorabilia.
Over the past two months, Ms Pollina has also helped organise an Easter bonnet parade, jumping castle, animal nursery, temporary tattoos and a car show for the day.
All proceeds of the day will go to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
The family fun day is on this Friday at Dominic’s Picture Framing, 146 Cheltenham Road, Dandenong, from 10am. The auction starts at 1pm.
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