1981 Buick Le sabre | Horsham, West Sussex

A 1981 Buick LeSabre, the full-size American saloon that served as Buick's entry-level big car for decades. This one belongs to the generation slimmed down in 1977, which shed weight yet gained headroom, rear legroom and boot space. This car is black with a grey interior, set up as a replica police car with working lights and a siren. The long, upright body fills the frame, and deep seats take four. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out into the road, and the car gains a convincing American look. The engine has a low, steady rumble. It suits 1980s-set film and TV, where a black patrol car with live lights and siren can anchor a street scene, and music videos after a gritty American mood. Photographers get clean lines and chrome detail, and at events it gives people something to gather around. A wedding or personal hire also works well, thanks to the roomy cabin. The car is based in Horsham, West Sussex.