1987 Ford Capri | Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The Ford Capri is a rear-wheel-drive fastback coupé, known and liked for its long bonnet, short tail and low, sloping roofline. The late Mk3 cars of 1978-1986 added a slatted black grille and quad headlamps, which give the nose a wide, purposeful look. This 1987 car is blue with a grey interior, a calm pairing that lets the body lines do the work in front of a camera. Its 2.0-litre petrol engine sits under that long bonnet, and the cabin is a restrained, period 1980s space. The low roofline and long bonnet suit film and TV scenes set in the 1980s, and the plain blue photographs cleanly for advertising, fashion and editorial work. Music videos and themed events can use the coupé profile to place a scene in the decade. It also makes a distinctive choice for a wedding or a milestone birthday. The car is based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.