1972 Citroën D Special | Derby, Derbyshire

The Citroën D Special was the simpler, entry-level saloon in the D-series, and it kept the hydropneumatic suspension the family is known for. That system gives a distinctive ride and lets the body sit at one of five heights. The four-headlamp nose has an inner pair that turns with the steering. This car is black with a black interior, a restrained pairing that gives the long, sloping bodywork a formal, period look. Its 2175cc petrol engine sits under the bonnet, and the cabin has room for five. That shape and the rising suspension suit period film and television, 1970s advertising, and photography or fashion shoots, where the dark paintwork and long lines read cleanly in frame. French-themed events and music videos can use the same character. For weddings and personal hires it makes a formal, memorable arrival. The car is based in Derby, Derbyshire.