Former president Nelson Mandela's BMW 7 Series security vehicle has been donated to the 46664 Mandela Day School Library project. The customised BMW 7 series, which was given to the former president by BMW, will be auctioned in the coming months. The proceeds will go towards supplying fully-stocked container libraries to disadvantaged schools in Johannesburg.
The office of the former president returned the car to BMW at the end of its service life. It has since been restored to an immaculate condition and is currently on display at the Franschoek Motor Museum.
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