GILLIAN Bayford’s life changed forever when she walked away with £148million after scooping the EuroMillions jackpot.
The millionaire motor lover splashed the cash on a collection of supercars after cashing in her golden ticket 2012.
Gillian Bayford won £148million in 2012
PA:Press AssociationGillian and ex-husband Adrian when she scooped the jackpot[/caption]
Gillian Bayford’s car collection when she won the lottery
The lucky punter also bought a number of properties after her lotto success and started her own business.
She bought a cafe in Arbroath called “Sugar and Spice” – which later folded after reporting a £129,000 loss.
One snap at the time of her win showed several plush vehicles belonging to the EuroMillions winner lined up alongside each other.
Here we have a look at the motors in her collection.
Bentley Bentayga
GettyThe 150k Bentley Bentayga is the prized possession of Gillian’s collection[/caption]
Gillian’s prized motor is a Bentley Bentayga worth a whopping £150,000.
The luxury SUV is a trimmed heavyweight vehicle with agile handling for a larger model.
Bentley also offer the ability to personalise the Bentayga inside and out.
The Bentayga is available in seating configurations for four, five, or seven.
At launch the manufacturer claimed it was the SUV with the highest top speed 187 mph as well as the second most expensive production SUV.
It is one of Bentley’s most popular models and has contributed to the brand’s increasing sales as of 2022.
Audi Q7
AlamyThe classy Audi Q7 costs around £60,000[/caption]
Gillian reportedly bought three Q7 SUVs when she bought the jackpot with some for family members.
The German motor is a favourite with many thanks to its sharp look and luxurious interior and is available on the market for just under £60,000.
Recent updates to the Q7 have seen different versions being offered, known as trim levels.
S line cars get a unique look with more body-coloured exterior parts and larger 20-inch alloys; inside, there’s upgraded leather trim and a sportier steering wheel to name but a few changes.
While the Sport trim sees Matrix LED headlights with dynamic indicators as well as the more flashy steering wheel.
Black Edition cars jump to 21-inch alloys and get a sportier adaptive air suspension set-up, while a smattering of dark exterior trim lends a more aggressive look.
Top-spec Vorsprung models retain a similar appearance, but get a huge amount of added technology inside – but you’ll pay more than £83,000 for the privilege.
Audi Q5
AlamyGillian also had a number of Audi Q5s in her collection[/caption]
Gillian is also said to have purchased two Q5s worth around £40,000 each to complete her fleet of Audis.
The competitively priced motor is an efficient vehicle with a sleek interior.
You can choose between a couple of turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines – a 45 TFSI petrol with 245 horsepower and a 40 TDI diesel with 190 horsepower – both of which come with a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox as standard.
Like the Q7, the Q5 also comes in different versions so petrolheads can personalise their motor exactly how they want it.
Lavish living
Gillian had also forked out on a £1.2million Victorian mansion with massive green space
And it wasn’t just motors that Gillian splashed the cash on.
The EuroMillions winner bought a waterfront property in Newport-on-Tay from ex Adrian for £625,000 in 2017 – but later put it up for sale.
The real dream home came when Gillian forked out almost £1.2million on a Victorian mansion with six bedrooms and a footie pitch-sized garden.
The lavish pad also boasts three reception rooms, a gazebo, a triple garage and a greenhouse.
Among her other property purchases was a £619,990 castle which she also put up for sale.
We reported how Gillian claimed nearly £40,000 in furlough cash for her £17million property company.
In 2016 she bought a new home for a four-year-old disabled boy and his “inspirational” mum to live in – as well as promising to foot the bill for any adaptations.
She was moved by Jenny McMillan’s inspiring fundraising efforts for son Blake and decided to help.
She married dad-of-one Brian Deans in 2018 after divorcing from hubby Adrian 15 months after their 2012 windfall win.