2000 Citroën Saxo VTS | Manchester

The Citroën Saxo VTS is a small French hot hatch, known for its light weight and lively handling. Its 1.6-litre engine makes 120 hp in a car of around 935 kg. In Britain it became part of the Max Power-era modified-car scene, and it appeared in Gavin & Stacey. This 2000 example is silver with a grey interior, a restrained pairing that looks like a real early-2000s street car. VTS models carry flared arches, a 16V badge and a chrome exhaust tip, which give the compact body a sporty stance without shouting. It is a short, narrow car that sits easily in tight streets and small locations. Period film and TV scenes set in the late 1990s or early 2000s gain everyday street detail from a hatchback like this. Photography and editorial shoots on British young-driver culture have a ready subject in it, and hot hatch events suit its light, rally-linked background. It also makes a distinctive choice for a wedding or personal hire. The car is based in Manchester.