Stephen Ireland buys girlfriend unique Bentley
06 October 2009
Chocolates, bath crystals, maybe even a trip to Paris – there are plenty of things to buy your other half for her 24th birthday.
But millionaire footballer Stephen Ireland has shown his love for girlfriend Jessica Lawlor by splashing out on a Bentley Continental GTC.
Except this isn’t any old Bentley – the Man City midfielder has spent £260,000 getting the once classy convertible turned into one of the most outrageous cars ever.
(Bentley pics from Cavendish, others from PA)
The 202mph GTC has been fitted with a new white bodykit which has a red line running along the wing while the red and black alloys are what you might describe as ‘out-there’.
Ireland hasn’t left the interior alone either, specifying red and white leather seats with the driver’s seat having the words ‘To Jess Love From Stephen’ stitched into the headrest.
However, the weirdest modification has to be the car’s badges.
The famous Bentley ‘B’ has been replaced with the WAG’s initials JL – this really is a car for life, we can’t see it fetching much on the used market unless Jennifer Lopez is looking for a change in wheels.
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While we can’t say we’re massive fans of the styling, it appears to have been carried out to a very high standard by TG Brokers.
And fair play to Ireland who’s clearly pleased his missus with the gift.
The 23-year-old star is clearly a flamboyant and creative young man who likes to splash the cash.
Earlier this year he bought an Audi R8 and had the bodywork sprayed red and white.
He was mocked by his team-mates with these colours worn by rivals Man United so he has the German supercar re-done in blue and white.
And last year he was photographed driving a Range Rover with pink wheels and a pink grille. He’s also owned a modified Porsche Cayenne and a Lamborghini Gallardo.
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