1972 Fiat 500 R - Abarth Lv | Oxford, Oxfordshire

The Fiat 500 R was the final rear-engined Nuova 500, built from 1972 to 1975 alongside the Fiat 126. It is liked for its small rounded body, an air-cooled twin mounted at the back and a pared-back cabin with a round speedometer. This car is blue with a black interior, a simple pairing that reads cleanly on camera. Its short, rounded shape leaves plenty of room in shot for the street behind it. It is left-hand drive, so the driver sits on the kerb side and the front passenger steps out on the road side, which adds a continental look to arrivals and street scenes. Its compact proportions and plain period cabin suit 1970s-set photography, fashion and editorial shoots, and street scenes for film and TV. Italian-themed events and music videos suit its cheerful, rounded looks. Weddings and personal hires are welcome too, for a small car with plenty of character. It is based in Oxford, Oxfordshire.