1971 Citroën DS | Farncombe, Surrey

A 1971 Citroën DS, the French executive car known for hydropneumatic suspension that keeps it level and gives it a floating ride. Its long, low, aerodynamic body looked unlike anything else when the model arrived in 1955, and it still draws a second look today. This car is red with a red interior, one strong colour that reads clearly on camera and lets the curves of the body carry the frame. It is in excellent condition and seats four. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out on the road side, and it adds a continental look to any scene. The low, sculpted body and period detail suit advertising, fashion and editorial shoots, photography, and 1970s French-set film and TV, while the red paint gives music videos and events a vivid subject. Weddings and personal hires work well too, with an arrival that looks distinctly French. The car is based in Farncombe, Surrey.