Warren Buffett's Lincoln Town Car NOW 'Up for Bids' on eBay to Benefit Girls Inc.

12-Day Auction Offers Opportunity to Own World's Only Car with a Lifetime WARRENty

(Whether You're a Car Buff, a "Buffett" Buff or Somewhere In Between!)

WHAT:

The 12-day eBay auction of Mr. Buffett's personal Lincoln Town Car has officially begun! (Start Date: 6 p.m. ET, Tuesday, September 12, 2006)

This one-of-a-kind collectable is going "up for bids" on behalf of Girls Inc., the premier youth-service organization that reaches hundreds of thousands of girls, ages 6 to 18, throughout the U.S. and Canada. And, to "sweeten the deal," Mr. Buffett has now confirmed that he will even don a chauffeur's cap and personally pick up the winning bidder at the Omaha, Neb. airport when he or she arrives to retrieve the car.

The four-door, 2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series registers fewer than 14,000 miles. Featuring a light-gold exterior, light-beige interior and leather seats, this iconic, pre-owned car also includes Mr. Buffett's personalized "THRIFTY" license plate as well as an etched brass plaque bearing his signature.

All auction proceeds will be used by Girls Inc. to fund its many educational programs, which help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

   WHEN**:  Auction START:  6 p.m. ET, Tuesday, September 12, 2006

            Auction END:  6 p.m. ET, Friday, September 22, 2006

            Bidder Qualification is Required; Pre Qualification Will Be
            Available to Interested Bidders Until the Auction's Official
            End-Time.

            **To ensure a safe and fair auction, all interested bidders
            first must complete the auction's required Bidder
            Pre-Qualification process.  All bidder pre-qualification will be
            managed by Kompolt, a leading auction-management company that is
            recognized by eBay as a Certified Service Provider.  For more
            information, visit www.kompolt.com.

   WHERE:   eBay
            Auction Web Site Address (Direct Link):  www.ebay.com/girlsinc

   WHY:     Even if you can't invest like Warren Buffett, at least you can
            drive like Warren Buffett -- and even take a joyride ride WITH
            Warren Buffett!  In addition to the car, which will come
            complete with Mr. Buffett's personalized "THRIFTY" license
            plate, the winning bidder also will get to take a
            once-in-a-lifetime 'joyride' with the "The Sage of Omaha,"
            himself, as Mr. Buffett has promised to personally "drive the
            winner to and from the airport when he or she comes to pick up
            the car" in Omaha, Neb.  Most importantly, though, this fun,
            felicitous spin on fund-raising promises to deliver a
            far-reaching return on investment, as Girls Inc. helps to
            prepare the next generation of females to be trailblazers,
            innovators and leaders.  To learn more about Girls Inc. and its
            programs, visit www.girlsinc.org.