1979 Lotus Elite | London, Londonderry

A 1979 Lotus Elite, the wedge-shaped coupé that gave Lotus a four-seat car with sharp 1970s lines. Its angular profile and pop-up headlights place it firmly in the decade. This car is finished in yellow with a silver interior, a bold pairing that reads clearly on camera. It is in excellent condition and has a 1973cc engine with an automatic gearbox, which keeps rolling shots relaxed for the driver. Seating for four lets a small group share the frame. Period dramas set in the late seventies, fashion and editorial shoots, music videos and photography all suit the car: the angular body and bright paint give a stylist a strong shape and colour to build around. Events can use it as a centrepiece, and it makes a distinctive wedding car. The car is based in London.