1975 Datsun 280Z | Southport, Lancashire

A 1975 Datsun 280Z, a later car in the Z line of two-seat sports coupés. The Z cars are known for a long bonnet, a hatchback body and a relaxed, approachable character, which helped bring Japanese sports cars to a wider audience. This car is blue with a black interior, and its condition is very good. The 2.8-litre engine sits beneath the long bonnet, and the compact two-seat cabin keeps the car tidy and easy to position in a frame. The low coupé roofline gives a clean side-on profile. That shape suits period photography and fashion and editorial shoots, where a 1970s sports coupé sets the era at a glance. Film and television productions set in the decade get a car that matches the period, and advertising and music video crews have a simple silhouette to work with. A wedding or personal hire gives a couple or a birthday guest something characterful to arrive in. The car is based in Preston, Lancashire.