Nowt wrong with the idea.
I do believe if I remember correctly Big Nige wrote to Michelin about having his old Escos livered in the Michelin Pilot colours.
Again if I am correct he said they could use it for Promotional work etc if they wanted to.
I believe they offered him £1500.00 but he didn't take them up in the end for various reasons.
YOU DONT ASK- YOU DONT GET