1983 BMW E28 | London

A 1983 BMW E28, the second-generation 5 Series, built from 1981 to 1987. It is known as a smart, upright executive saloon with a centre console angled towards the driver, and it reads clearly as an early-1980s BMW. This car is black with a cream interior, a contrast that holds up against a studio backdrop or a London street. The squared-off body leaves room in shot, and the upright cabin with its generous glass shows the cream trim from outside the car. Its restrained period look suits 1980s film and TV, photography, music videos, and fashion and editorial shoots, where a formal saloon sets the era without fuss. The same shape works for event arrivals and displays built around classic executive cars. It also makes a dignified wedding car or personal hire. The car is based in London.