1968 Jaguar 340 | Alcester, Warwickshire

A 1968 Jaguar 340, part of the Mark 2 family of Jaguar saloons admired for a light, airy cabin and quick XK straight-six power. Slimmer pillars gave the Mark 2 body 18 per cent more glass than the saloon before it, and that gives the shape its open, formal look. This car is white with a red interior, a crisp pairing that holds its own against brick, stone or open countryside. The 3.4-litre petrol engine sits under the bonnet, and the car is in very good condition. Large windows give a clear view of the red cabin from outside, which helps in close-ups and rolling shots. Period film and television work suits it, especially mid-century British crime and police dramas, as Mark 2s served as motorway patrol cars and had a getaway-car reputation. Its formal four-door profile gives advertising and editorial photography a clean, traditional subject. Weddings and personal hires get a smart, classic arrival. The car is based in Alcester, Warwickshire.