The Premier League of bad taste: the good, bad and ugly of footballers’ cars – The Scotsman

The run-down of models once owned by famous footballers has been put together by Auto Trader and ranges from a classy standard Ferrari to a selection of unique super SUVs guilty of some serious personalisation own goals.

One of the definitive poster cars of the 1990s, the 512 TR ticks all the classic Ferrari boxes with its sleek design, rear-mounted flat-12 and open-gate manual gearbox. This example, first owned by former player and manager Mark Hateley, finishes that list off with the famous Rosso Corsa paintwork, cream leather interior and a full service history. At 174,900 its also got the Ferrari price tag to match.

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If you dont have Ferrari money but still fancy an eye-catching two-door sports coupe once owned by a famous footballer then how about Vincent Kompanys old Ford Mustang? Yours for just 44,000. The limited edition Shelby GT California is one of just 215 examples made, the 2008 model features a supercharged 4.6-litre V8, short-throw five-speed manual transmission and a host of chassis upgrades to keep the 300bhp in check. A tribute to the 1968 Mustang California special, this bright orange machine with enhanced bodykit, bonnet scoop and racing stripes isnt one for shrinking violets.

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Looking at the state of this 110,000 G-Class its no surprise that the famous former owner wants to keep their name a secret. Among the enhancements made by its previous premier league owner are a Onyx G7 wide arch conversion, including a massive extending front bumper, roof spoiler and door mouldings, 22-inch black alloys, a suspension lowering kit and a black body wrap. Passengers enjoy quilted leather, plenty of carbon trim, headrest-mounted DVD system and the optional winter pack - handy at this time of year. Under all the plastic crud lies the utterly ridiculous AMG G63 with a 5.5-litre V8 with 563bhp capable of hitting 62mpg in just 5.4 seconds. So at least you wont have to hang around to listen to people laughing at you.

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The same dealership is selling a second super SUV once owned by the same mystery player and youll spot a theme here. Once again its all black and adorned with an Onyx body kit that takes an already ugly car and makes matters worse. Alongside the swollen, vented bonnet are extended door mouldings, massive 24-inch wheels and a spoiler that looks like a shopping trolley handle. Inside, things are more subtle but the exteriors none-more-black theme is carried on to the Beluga leather upholstery and piano black veneer. Under the ridiculous bonnet is a 429bhp diesel V8 capable of getting the Bentayga to 62mph in less than five seconds. A snip at 124,995.

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