2000 Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf | Portsmouth, Hampshire

The Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf is the sporting flagship of the 145 range: a compact three-door hatchback with a 2.0-litre Twin Spark engine and a sharper chassis than its siblings. It is known for green cloverleaf badges, deep side skirts and five-hole alloy wheels. Road testers of the time praised the engine's sound and the keen way it responds. This car is finished in yellow with a black interior, a bold colour against dark trim that gives a camera a clear subject. The squat, short-bodied shape sits compactly in a frame and leaves room for the location around it. Period-set film and television suit a 1990s-era hot hatch with such distinct trim, and photographers and fashion and editorial teams get plenty of visual detail from the side skirts and alloys. At events its small footprint is easy to place, and the sporting story gives enthusiasts something to talk about. Weddings and personal hires are open to anyone who likes a lively Italian hatchback. The car is based in Portsmouth, Hampshire.