NI man scoops £70k and a De Lorean car in online competition

Declan Halfpenny from Craigavon was left speechless after winning the car, famous for its star appearance in the 1980s classic movie series Back to the Future.

He also won £70k in cash from BOTB bringing his total prize winnings to £110k.

The 49-year-old was at home when BOTB’s Christian Williams called to tell him the good news that he was this week’s winner and had scooped the iconic DeLorean DMC-12.

The car comes with gullwing doors, brushed stainless steel exterior and a rear-mounted engine - but no flux capacitor!

“Surely everyone wants to own a DeLorean?” he said. “Especially me, the original was made 20 minutes down the road from where I live!

“I love the Back to the Future films, they’re classics - as is this car. I can’t believe it!

“I’ll definitely be the talk of the car park wherever I go,” he added. “And I’m expecting a lot of people to want pictures with it - I would if I saw someone driving it!”

But the surprise wasn’t finished there - Declan also won £70,000 in cash as part of the competition.

“Oh wow,” he said. “That is certainly going to help me out this Christmas!”

BOTB was founded by William Hindmarsh in 1999 and has given away more than £34m worth of prizes, including supercars, cash and holidays.

Christian, who surprises the BOTB winners each week, said: “Massive congratulations to Declan, he’s played for an absolutely amazing car and while we can’t promise any time travelling antics for him, I’m sure he’ll enjoy his new addition.”

The company, 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, a holiday to the Arctic and £15,000 in cash.

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