2001 BMW M5 | Rushden, Northamptonshire

A 2001 BMW M5 from the E39 generation, the four-door saloon known for a naturally aspirated 4.9-litre V8 in a quiet suit. Autocar credits it with helping start the modern saloon horsepower race. The 2000 update added corona-ring headlights and LED rear lights. This car is Green with a beige interior, a calm pairing that matches the restrained shape. The M5 gives little away beyond its quad exhausts, so it reads as an executive saloon until it moves. On screen it can play a contemporary executive's or an enthusiast's everyday car. Advertising and photography get a modern saloon whose colour sits quietly in frame, and comfortable seating suits executive-style arrivals at events. It also suits a wedding or a special day out. The car is based in Rushden, Northamptonshire.