Posted on 06/29/2009 2:46:25 PM PDT by Lorianne
They had probably cut down on champagne. Then let the gardener go. But faced with a credit crunch that shows no sign of losing its grip, this couple did what thousands of householders are doing all over the country.
They had a clear-out and headed to their local boot sale. The only difference was their boot was attached to a £150,000 Bentley Continental convertible beloved by footballers such as Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand.
Its bonnet draped with bargains, the luxurious car stood out in a sea of transit vans and hatchbacks at the sale in Edgware, North London.
Buyers flocked around in the hope of finding-something a little more upmarket than the usual chipped tea pot and tired clothes.
Trousers, dresses, and jackets were draped over the convertible while boxes of shoes were laid out under a makeshift table nearby.
The shaven-headed man and his blonde companion were even selling wine glasses and picture frames.
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Did anyone ask them for proof of ownership?
A Bentley is a good car. If care is taken, it will last longer than most other cars.
I will buy something from the blonde in the tube top.
LOL, I was also hoping for a close up of the blond.
Seems like a no-brainer to me.
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