1985 BMW 520i | London

A 1985 BMW 520i, the smallest-engined six-cylinder saloon in the E28 5 Series range. It is known for a driver-focused cabin, with a centre console angled towards the driver and clear, analogue instruments. Its fuel-injected 2.0-litre engine gives it a relaxed executive character rather than a sporting one. This car is red with a grey interior, a combination that photographs clearly against 1980s street and office locations. The upright three-box shape gives it a clean, restrained outline. It seats four and has an automatic gearbox, which keeps driving smooth for rolling shots and arrivals. Period film and television work suits its understated executive styling, which sets a scene in the mid-1980s without fuss. Photography, fashion and editorial shoots and music videos get a quiet saloon in colour rather than a flagship. Weddings and events can use it for a classic arrival. The car is based in London.