1973 Jaguar E Type | Brentwood, Essex

The Jaguar E-Type Series 3 was the last of the line, and the one that turned the car towards grand touring. Its 5.3-litre V12, cross-slatted grille, flared arches and four exhaust outlets set it apart from earlier cars. The longer wheelbase gives the 2+2 a stretched, graceful profile. This 1973 car is red with a black interior, a strong pairing in front of a camera. Wire wheels and a wooden steering wheel add period detail for close-up work, and the condition is excellent. The 2+2 layout seats four, with the long bonnet leading every frame. That long bonnet and low stance suit advertising, fashion and editorial shoots, and period film and TV. The red paint reads clearly on location and at events, and the V12 grille and four exhausts give photographers distinctive details for close shots. It also suits weddings and personal hires. The car is based in Brentwood, Essex.