1991 BMW E30 318i | Ash and Ash Vale, Surrey

The BMW E30 is the 3 Series of the 1980s and early 1990s, a compact rear-wheel-drive car with a clean, upright shape. It was built with a wide range of engines and body styles, and its period look suits film scenes and automotive photography. This 1991 318i is finished in deep metallic blue with a grey interior, in very good condition. It has the quad-headlight face and straight-edged profile of the model, with an 1800cc engine under the bonnet. The grey cabin is plain and driver-focused, and it seats four. Film and TV productions set in the late 1980s or early 1990s get a period-correct car with a boxy, geometric outline. Photographers and advertising teams get metallic paint that catches the light along those flat panels, and fashion and editorial shoots get a restrained retro backdrop. Weddings and personal drives suit it too, with a relaxed retro look. It is based in Ash and Ash Vale, Surrey.