1929 Austin Seven | Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire

A 1929 Austin Seven, the small British car that helped bring motoring within reach of ordinary families. It is liked for its tiny proportions and for having brakes on all four wheels, unusual in a small car of the 1920s. The headlights sit either side of the radiator, a layout that places it clearly in its period. This car is maroon with a black interior, and its condition is excellent. Dark red against black reads richly in front a camera, and the short, upright body leaves the location plenty of room in shot. It seats four, so a small group can pose together. Film and TV productions set in the late 1920s or early 1930s get a car of the right date. Photography, fashion and editorial shoots suit its pre-war lines and modest scale, and heritage events suit its place in British small-car history. It also makes a charming wedding or birthday car. It is based in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire.