2008 Ford Crown Victoria | Slough, Buckinghamshire

A 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, the full-size American saloon with a 4.6-litre V8 and rear-wheel drive. The model served for years with US police forces and taxi fleets, and its upright, formal body and restrained chrome look the part. This car is silver with a beige interior and is in excellent condition. It is set up as an unmarked detective car, with hidden lighting already fitted and more planned. 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 keeps its American character in shot. Its plain silver paint and low-key police fittings suit crime drama, film and TV street scenes, and music videos that need an undercover look. The long, full-size body gives photographers and advertising crews plenty of presence, and it works for themed events. It also makes an unusual arrival for a wedding or personal hire. The car is based in Slough, a short drive from Pinewood Studios.