1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL | Hildenborough, Kent

A 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, the roadster that brought 300SL-inspired styling to a smaller, more relaxed touring car. It is liked for its 1.9-litre four-cylinder engine, independent suspension and comfortable ride, and for a shape that reads as 1950s elegance. This car is red with a cream interior, a warm pairing that stands out against stone, greenery or a period set. It seats three, one place more than the model usually offered. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out on the road side, and the car carries a continental look in shot. Its low, rounded lines suit period film and television, advertising and fashion shoots, where the shape and the red paintwork carry the frame. The open roadster body keeps the cabin in clear view for photography and music video work. Weddings and personal hires suit it too. The car is based in Kent.