Damien Hirst’s unique Audi A1

28th June 2010

Art Cars are normally the preserve of BMW. But Audi has got in on the act by commissioning superstar British artist Damien Hirst to create a one-off A1.

Hirst took delivery of one of the first cars built by the German firm, and created a new look heavily influenced by the artist’s famous spin painting technique.

The finished car, and accompanying 1.8-metre high painting, were then donated to Sir Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball, where they were auctioned for the musician’s AIDs charity, netting a winning bid of £350,000.

All proceeds from the auction benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation which supports thousands of men, women and children with life saving medication in 15 countries.