1987 BMW E30 M3 | London, Kent

The 1987 BMW E30 M3 is the compact two-door coupe that BMW's M division created for touring-car racing. It is liked for its boxy, upright shape, flared wheel arches and a rev-happy 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine. Its steering and balance are still praised by the motoring press. This car is blue with a brown interior, a warm pairing that stands out against most backdrops. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out on the road side, and the layout gives a shot a continental look. The straight-sided body and wider rear arches keep a clean outline on camera, and the short length leaves room in frame for the location. That suits advertising, photography, and fashion and editorial shoots, where the sharp lines carry the picture. Music videos and 1980s-set film and TV gain a period shape that places the decade at once. Weddings and personal hires are welcome too. The car is based in London and Kent.