1992 BMW 316 | Bagshot, Surrey

A 1992 BMW 316 from the E30 generation of the 3 Series, the compact rear-wheel-drive BMW of the 1980s. The E30 is liked for its neat proportions and upright, uncluttered styling, which still sits well in period film scenes and automotive photography. This car is red outside and in, and its condition is excellent. It is heavily modified: a 1993 5 Series donated its 3.6-litre M5 engine, rather than the 1.6-litre unit a 316 normally had. That gives car features and enthusiast shoots a story to tell beyond the looks. It seats five. The red-on-red colouring holds its own on camera, and the compact body leaves room in shot for the location. It suits advertising, music videos, fashion and editorial work, and film or TV set in the 1990s. Weddings and personal hires are a good fit for its tidy red cabin. The car is based in Bagshot, Surrey.