1972 Citroën sm | London

A 1972 Citroën SM, the long, low grand touring coupé that Citroën built in the early 1970s. Its sloping fastback body and compact roofline give it a shape quite unlike the saloons of its day, and this one has a 2.7-litre engine. This car is Gold with a cream interior, a warm pairing that photographs well in daylight and under studio light. 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 the car carries a continental look. Its low roofline and smooth, sleek profile suit advertising, photography, fashion and editorial shoots, and period-set film, TV and music video, where the shape and colour hold the frame. Weddings and personal hires are welcome too. The car is based in Llantwit Major, in the Vale of Glamorgan.