1989 Ford Escort Cabriolet | Butterwick, Lincolnshire

A 1989 Ford Escort Cabriolet, the Karmann-built open-top version of the car that was Britain's best-seller through much of the 1980s. It dates from after the 1986 facelift, which brought a smoother nose and a redesigned dashboard. The soft top gives the familiar family hatchback a lighter, more sociable character. This car is white with a grey interior, a clean pairing that reads well against both bright and moody backdrops. Its 1.6-litre engine sits ahead of a four-seat cabin under a fabric roof, and its condition is good. With the roof folded, everyone aboard is in clear view. The period shape suits 1980s film and TV scenes and advertising that wants everyday British nostalgia. Open-air photography and fashion shoots can make use of the grey cabin on show, and events gain a friendlier alternative to the usual hatchback. Weddings and personal hires are easy to picture too. The car is based in Lincolnshire.