1997 Audi A6 quattro | Bridgwater, Somerset

A 1997 Audi A6 quattro, from the early years of the A6 name, which Audi introduced in 1994 as the successor to the Audi 100. The model is known as a understated executive car with quattro four-wheel drive, a combination that gave it a calm, businesslike presence. This car is finished in silver with a beige interior, a soft, neutral pairing that photographs cleanly in daylight. It has a 2.5-litre diesel engine. It is not road legal, so it works as a static subject on location, or it can arrive by trailer. That restrained 1990s executive look suits advertising, photography and film and TV work set in the period, where a parked silver Audi reads as everyday business life. Its plain lines also give fashion and editorial shoots a quiet backdrop. Static display at a wedding or private event is a brief extra. The car is based in Bridgwater, Somerset.