The car is Phoenix red and has an ivory leather interior

The Bristol-based Jaguar Enthusiasts Club (JEC) is selling tickets to win the England and Liverpool star's X-Type 2.5 Litre Sport Jaguar.

Tickets cost �1 and are available via the website.

Half of the money raised will be donated to The Willow Foundation, which organises and funds days out for seriously ill young adults aged between 16 and 40.

The winner will be drawn at the International Classic Car Show at Birmingham's NEC on 9 November.

The support of the JEC will be invaluable in helping us improve the quality of life of young adults living with life-threatening illness. Bob Wilson The Willow Foundation

The Jaguar was manufactured specially for Michael Owen, has less than 1,000 miles on the clock and features a special turned alloy gear knob in the shape of a football.

It is painted Phoenix red and has an ivory leather interior with contrast stitching.

The rear screen of the car is signed, and Mr Owen's signature is also laser etched into the veneer of the dashboard.

'Special days'

From its headquarters in Filton, Bristol, the JEC has over 20,000 members and operates as far away as theCzech Republic, South Africa and Japan.

Graham Searle, general manager at the JEC said: "The club has a long association with Bristol, having been launched at the Bristol Classic Car Show in 1984."

From its headquarters in Filton, Bristol, the JEC has over 20,000 members and operates as far away as the Czech Republic, South Africa and Japan.

Bob Wilson, founder of The Willow Foundation, said: "The support of the JEC will be invaluable in helping us improve the quality of life of young adults living with life-threatening illness.

"The provision of special days allows these young people to enjoy time with friends and family away from the routine of illness and treatment."