Feb 12 2009
High-End Vehicles Donated to Charity
Most of the success stories we share with you are about the people who are helped by cars donated to Cars 4 Causes. And we have a lot of those that we’ll continue to share, but there’s the other side of the equation, too: the story of the car donation itself. We get some beautiful, high-end vehicles donated here at Cars 4 Causes. One of them recently became our favorite success story.
Sportsmobile donated to Cars 4 Causes
The donation was a top-of-the-line Sportsmobile – a 2005 Ford E350 Sportsmobile 4×4 6.0L Turbo Diesel, long body, Sportsmobile conversion. It was a beauty.
It was in great condition, had a pop-up camping shell, and slept 4 to 5 people. It was perfect for a variety of outdoor activities – think surfing, fishing, family camping, and you get the idea: a great vehicle for big groups and big trips. It ranked right up there with some of our most generous vehicle donations.
We don’t fall in love with the cars and trucks donated to Cars 4 Causes, though. We fall in love with the value donations bring to their charities.
This one, through some wise marketing by our team affiliates, sold for top dollar in last year’s tough car sales market. It became a solid tax write-off, a good deal for the buyer, and – most important – a generous and welcome donation to the donor’s chosen charity. (View a partial list at of charities at cars4causes.net.)
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February 24th, 2009 at 1:15 am
I think its fantastic that you are getting donations.
Its amazing that people are able and willing to give away vehicles. Its fantastic! If I could I would!
Good luck!
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:37 pm
We are an NGO in South Africa assisting rape survivors with trauma support and Medico legal forensic examainations in disadvantaged areas. We are depserate for 2 new vehicles. at present the only vehicle used is privately owned. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice?
April 22nd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Unfortunately, the Cars 4 Causes vehicle give-away program only accepts applications within the United States. There are other charities that offer vehicles you could try checking with. Thank you for inquiring.
March 8th, 2010 at 5:15 am
It does seem a bit sad that the vehicles got sold, and couldn’t directly help the chosen charity with a daily get around. Although having said that, this camper type vehicle is hardly one of those. LOL!