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Lambo-loving Young Rich lister is a ‘shy person’

Lambo-loving Young Rich lister is a ‘shy person’

Known for his attention-seeking stunts and love of sports cars, Adrian Portelli has rocketed into the Young Rich List. But the self-proclaimed shy guy is looking for someone else to take his business for a spin.

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Humble and shy. That’s the self-assessment of debutant Young Rich Lister Adrian Portelli, who made international headlines in May by craning his $3 million supercar into the loungeroom of his $39 million Melbourne penthouse.

The 34-year-old Australian entrepreneur first grabbed the spotlight late last year when he turned up to the finale of Channel Nine’s The Block driving a bright yellow Lamborghini and bidding $5.5 million for the winning house. (He was outbid, but then paid $4.25 million cash for the runner-up’s house.) And yet, he insists he’s an introvert.

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Tony Davis
Tony DavisMotoring writerTony Davis writes on lifestyle specialising in cars. Email Tony at tony.davis@afr.com.au
Michael Bailey
Michael BaileyRich List co-editorMichael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au

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