Me And My Car: Lawyer’s 17-year Italian affair with a red Alfa Romeo 147

Bargain brio: Ms Lee Ying Ying bought her 147 brand new in 2006 for $75,000. PHOTO: SARJEET SINGH
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SINGAPORE – The Alfa Romeo 147 is not exactly a common car here, with fewer than 50 units remaining on the road since its introduction two decades ago.

Corporate lawyer Lee Ying Ying, 49, is the proud owner of a red one, with a 1.6-litre 120bhp engine paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.

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