1975 Fiat 500 | Salisbury, Wiltshire

A 1975 Fiat 500, the small rear-engined Italian city car often called the Cinquecento. It is liked for its tiny footprint, simple cabin and cheerful face, and its shape reads at once as a mid-century small car. This car is deep blue with a red interior, a pairing that stands out against stone, greenery or a plain studio backdrop. Its engine has been upgraded to 700cc, so it is lively to drive, and its condition is very good. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, the front passenger steps out into the road, and the car gains a continental look in shot. The period shape suits film and television scenes set in 1970s Europe. Its small size leaves room in shot for the location, which helps fashion, editorial and advertising photography, and its colour draws the eye at brand activations. It also makes a cheerful wedding getaway car. The car is based in Salisbury, Wiltshire.