1980 Citroën Mehari | London

The Citroën Mehari is a light, open French runabout with a plastic body, a fold-away fabric roof and a 602cc air-cooled flat twin. It was built for leisure and light utility work, and it became a familiar sight at European beach resorts. This 1980 car is Orange with a Black interior, a bright pairing that reads clearly against sea, sand or a pale studio wall. It is in very good condition and seats four. The body is open and low-sided, so a camera sees the whole car and the people in it. Its mood sits somewhere between the south of France and Ibiza. That suits fashion and editorial shoots, music videos, advertising and summer-set film and TV, where the open sides and fold-back roof give easy access for the lens. Events at coastal or garden venues also gain from its relaxed, holiday look. Weddings and personal hires work well too. The car is based in London.