1977 Ford Mustang | Byfleet, Surrey

A 1977 Ford Mustang from the Mustang II years, when Ford made the car shorter and lighter in answer to the 1973 oil crisis. The Mustang II was named Motor Trend Car of the Year for 1974 and gave the decade a compact take on the American coupé. This car is white with a green interior, two colours that sit cleanly against each other in a frame. It seats four. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side and the front passenger steps out on the road side, which adds a transatlantic look on location. Film and TV productions set in 1970s America get a period shape that reads at once. Photography and advertising gain a white body that stands out against most backdrops, while music video and fashion and editorial work can pick up the green interior as a colour accent. It also makes a distinctive choice for a wedding or personal occasion. The car is based in London, Surrey.