1997 BMW 735i | Grantham, Lincolnshire

The 1997 BMW 735i is an E38-generation 7 Series, the large, understated executive saloon BMW built in the late 1990s. It sits between the six-cylinder 728i and the 740i, with a 3.5-litre V8 driving the rear wheels. The E38 has been praised for its restrained styling and for steering with more feel than its successor. This car is finished in silver with a silver-grey interior, and its condition is excellent. The colour suits the long, low body and the twin kidney grille, and the cabin matches it in one soft tone. The V8 runs smoothly and quietly, so the car moves with an easy, unhurried air. Its sober lines suit 1990s-set film and TV, where a period executive saloon should look right without pulling focus. Fashion and editorial photographers get a clean silver backdrop that stays out of the way of the clothes. It also makes a dignified wedding or personal hire. The car is based in Grantham, Lincolnshire.