1973 Jaguar XJ12L | Clavering, Essex

A 1973 Jaguar XJ12L, the long-wheelbase Series 1 saloon with a 5.3-litre V12 under the bonnet. At its 1972 launch, Jaguar presented the XJ12 as the world's only mass-produced twelve-cylinder four-door car. The four extra inches of wheelbase go to the rear compartment, so passengers sit with more legroom than in the standard XJ. This car is white with a blue interior, a clean, cool pairing that reads well against brick, gravel or a studio backdrop. The long bonnet and broad cabin give it a calm, period-executive look. The rear seat has room for a subject to sit comfortably while the camera works through the open door. It suits 1970s-set film and TV, where a British executive saloon fixes the period at a glance, and advertising or photography, where white paint and blue trim hold their own in frame. Fashion and editorial shoots can use the rear compartment as a small set in itself. It also suits a wedding or special occasion, with extra legroom in the back. The car is based in Clavering, Essex.