Citroen's Arsenal C4 by Gerald Scarfe
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 10 March 2009
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger and players, Gael Clichy and Robin van Persie joined world famous cartoonist Gerald Scarfe last week to unveil a unique Citroen C4.
The C4 hatch is decked in in unique illustrations by Scarfe, who famously drew the titles to Yes, Minister, and was designed in consultation with players. The car features illustrations of Arsene Wenger, Robin van Persie, Gael Clichy and Manuel Almunia.
The ‘Ultimate Arsenal Fans’ Car’ is being raffled in aid of Arsenal’s Charity of the Season, Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets to win the car cost £2 with all funds going to Teenage Cancer Trust.
Robin van Persie, whose father is an artist, said: “This is something different for us to be involved in and although we all play for the same team, we had very different ideas which can be seen throughout the car’s design. Manuel spoke of Club heritage, I had the idea of pace and style, and Gael had an all together different idea about ‘planet Arsenal!’
“I guess that’s what’s wonderful about art and this car in particular, we all had our part to play and our own distinctive ideas. I hope it appeals to supporters and ensures they keep up their amazing fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust. I hope they buy lots of tickets to try to win it!”
Scarfe said: "I was delighted when Teenage Cancer Trust asked me to be involved with this project. Meeting Harriet, who had cancer when she was 14, underlined for me the importance of this excellent charity, and getting together with the players and learning about Arsenal’s rich heritage helped to inspire my designs for the car.
“I hope that fans will be queuing up to buy tickets to win this unique car, helping the Club to raise as much money as possible for Teenage Cancer Trust. The work that the charity is doing for young people with cancer is invaluable and so important in giving them the chance to fight this disease."
Over the course of the season, through the ‘Be A Gooner. Be A Giver.’ campaign, the Gunners aim to raise £300,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.
The car will be displayed at the Emirates Stadium for the next three Arsenal home matches (14th March Arsenal FC vs. Blackburn, 4th April Arsenal FC vs. Manchester City and 26th April Arsenal FC vs. Middlesbrough).
Supporters are invited to give their input on what they would like to find inside the hatchback via http://www.arsenal.com/tctcitroenc4. For more information on the partnership or to donate visit: www.beagoonerbeagiver.org.
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