1984 Ford Sierra | Barnsley, South Yorkshire

A 1984 Ford Sierra, the family car that took over from the Cortina when it arrived in 1982. Its smooth, wind-cheating shape was a clean break from the square-edged cars before it. Early nicknames included Jellymould, and it went on to become a popular fleet car. This example is blue with a grey interior, in good condition. Under the bonnet is a 2.8-litre V6 petrol engine, and the car seats five. The rounded nose and grey cabin are very much mid-1980s Ford. The period shape suits 1980s-set film and TV, music videos and advertising, where a blue Ford of the era places a scene in time at once. For photography and fashion shoots, the smooth bodywork and plain blue paint give clean lines to work with. At events it makes a relaxed retro arrival. Weddings and personal hires can use it the same way.