Supercars deliver $232k charity boost

The Giltrap Group has raised $232,000 for charity after its third Starship Supercar Show attracted more than 8,000 car fans.

This year’s biennial event, held at the company’s headquarters in Grey Lynn, Auckland, broke records for ticket sales and money raised for the Starship Foundation. 

Attendees had the chance to get up close to a display of rare and sought-after cars with a combined value of more than $125 million. 

Money was raised for the Starship Foundation through ticket sales and a charity auction, with this year’s tally bringing the total collected since 2021 to more than $635,000.

Michael Giltrap, executive director of the Giltrap Group, says: “The sheer joy on the faces of people who were greeted by an actual Formula 1 car as they walked in, to the excitement at seeing their dream car, was incredible.

“Thanks to the generosity of the owners, we were able to put together a collection of 91 cars that was truly world-class. 

“Some of these cars were worth several million dollars, but there was no hesitation in putting them on show, and in many cases, it was the owners who got in touch with us. 

“I can’t emphasise enough, just how amazingly generous they, and the countless businesses, were in getting behind this event.”

Joanna Simon, chief executive officer of the foundation, congratulated the Giltrap team and its supporters on the third Starship Supercar Show, which took place on September 20 and 21. 

“Thank you for helping us to provide the very best care, equipment and innovation to children from every corner of Aotearoa,” she adds. “We are so grateful for your support.”

The Giltrap Group says the support of the business community, from transporting cars around the country to backing a charity auction, helped make this year’s show a success and planning is under way for the 2027 event.