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A unique Audi R8, previously owned by Manchester City star Stephen Ireland, is for sale on Auto Trader. The petrolhead footballer was the first owner of the 2008 Audi R8 Quattro R-Tronic, which packs a 420bhp 4.2-litre V8 engine, taking it from 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 187mph.

The first time we saw Stephen Ireland's modified Audi R8 it had been decked out with Man United-style red detailing on the grille, cooling vents and side panels. Unsurprisingly, he quickly tired of being taunted by his team mates and had the colours changed to, well, Man City blue.

The full Ireland treatment includes 20-inch two-piece forged alloy wheels, exterior colour coding in blue with a modified grille, blue side blades, blue interior door trims, engine lighting upgrade, illuminated Audi badges in blue neon, and R8 fuel cap with a not-so-subtle Superman 'S' logo.

Ireland's German supercar comes fitted with privacy glass, Audi DVD sat-nav, electric heated seats, LED daytime running lights, garage door opener, a carbon-fibre engine pack, full black leather interior and a bespoke stereo system with 8-inch rear sub-woofers with blue neon surrounds.

Stephen Ireland's modified Audi R8 - which cost more than £100,000 new and has done 19,000 miles - is advertised for sale by Individual Cars, for £69,950. If you're looking for something a bit more discreet, the dealer is offering to change the R8 back to its standard specification for an extra £3,000.

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