A SELF-employed photographer is celebrating after winning a classic 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S.

Roy Gooding, 70, was at home in Cheshire when Classic Giveaways owner, Samuel Davies, called to tell him he had won the motor with £28,00 on the £9.99 ticket he had purchased.

The winner said: “When you get to my age in life, there are few things that come as a complete surprise. However, when Sam called I was over the moon and in total disbelief!” 

It was Roy’s first time playing with Classic Giveaways, purchasing one ticket after reading about the classic car competition platform on one of his favourite classic car websites.

With 320bhp on tap from a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre engine, the 911 promises a big step up in performance for Roy who currently drives a BMW 3 Series diesel. 

Intending to keep the car and use it long-term, Mr Gooding from Crewe, said: “I look forward to taking the car touring this summer with my wife.

"We’re already planning our first road trip through the south of France, which should put the 911 through its paces” 

Classic Giveaways owner Sam, who surprises winners every week, said: “Roy and his wife Joyce are lovely people and I’m really pleased to be the one to give them the good news.

"They played for a fantastic prize and I’m excited for them to get behind the wheel together and create more happy memories.”