1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

A 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ, the compact, squared-off four-wheel-drive that helped make the family SUV what it is. The model is liked for its upright shape and its 4.0-litre straight-six. It is also remembered as the Cherokee Mulder and Scully drove in The X-Files. This car is black with a grey interior and is in good condition. After thirty years the bodywork carries a few dents and a worn paint patina, which gives it a lived-in, working-Jeep look. The roof has been repainted recently, and the rack that once sat on it has been taken off, so the roofline is now clear. Its tall glasshouse and boxy flanks give a camera clean, simple shapes, which suits film and TV, advertising and photography wanting a 1990s American feel. The black paint and weathered finish make a grounded backdrop for music video, fashion and editorial work. It can also serve a wedding or a personal hire. The car is based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.