1984 BMW 316 | York, North Yorkshire

A 1984 BMW 316 from the E30 generation of the 3 Series, a compact rear-wheel-drive saloon known for neat proportions, upright lines and a nose that slopes forward like a shark's. The E30 was built with a wide choice of engines, and this 316 has an 1800cc petrol unit. This car is finished in Black with a beige interior, a calm, understated pairing that reads cleanly on camera. It has low mileage and is in excellent condition, and its modifications stay in keeping with the period, so it holds up in close-up. It seats four. Its straight-edged, geometric shape suits 1980s film and TV, where it can stand in for the young professional or the city commute. Fashion, editorial and advertising photographers get a clean, uncluttered backdrop in dark paint, and events can use it for a period arrival. Weddings and personal hires suit its restrained look. The car is based in York, North Yorkshire.