1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E | Hoo St Werburgh, Kent

This is a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E, the fuel-injected petrol version of the compact W201 saloon. It is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive four-door that gave buyers a small executive car with a Mercedes badge. Its neat, upright lines place it firmly in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This car is black with a red interior, a strong contrast that reads clearly on camera. The dark paint gives clean reflections, and the red cabin brings colour into the frame whenever a door is open. A 2.0-litre petrol engine powers it, and the cabin has room for five. Period film and TV scenes suit its upright shape, as do advertising and photography work that needs a German saloon of the era. Fashion and editorial shoots can use the black and red pairing, and music videos and events gain a compact, easy-to-place car. Weddings and personal hires are welcome too. The car is based in Hoo St Werburgh, Kent.