Nearly there...

Over £900 raised now, we're so close to our initial target. Hopefully we can pass it and go on even further.

Bling-mobile-wise, we sorted the timing belt after borrowing an impact driver and a compressor from work (it's so easy when you have the right tools), but we now have a knackered tyre (urrghh, when will it all end... etc). We have some initial designs for what we want to do to the car with some great artwork coming along for the bonnet (see below).

With more tiger skin on the way, pure gold wheels and diamond encrusted body panels, the vehicle will be truly worthy of the sultans! We'll keep you posted...

The Sultans media blitz

The Sultans of Bling blanket media blitz begins with huge news that Radio Jackie has covered our noble cause. Navigate to www.radiojackie.com/localinfomain.htm, click on "View Appeals" and then "Simon Lay". Alternatively, click here.

24-hour BBC and Sky News coverage awaits!