1965 Ford Mustang | London

The Ford Mustang began the pony-car class in the 1960s, pairing a long bonnet with a short rear deck. Engines ranged from a straight-six to V8s. It is liked for proportions that say mid-1960s America at a glance. This 1965 Mustang is red with a black interior, a high-contrast pairing that holds up well in photographs. Its 4700cc V8 has a deep, steady rumble, useful when a shoot or film wants period sound. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side and the front passenger steps out into the road, which gives the car an American-set look. Condition is excellent, and it seats five. Advertising and period TV drama get a mid-century American car with the right stance. Music videos get red against black, and fashion and editorial shoots get a long bonnet line to frame a subject. Events can use it as a centrepiece, since the colour and the V8 note draw attention. Weddings and personal hires suit it too. The car is based in London.