1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL | Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire

The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is a 1950s roadster that brought the look of the 300SL to a gentler, more practical car. It pairs a four-cylinder engine and independent suspension with a soft top and a removable hardtop, so it is a comfortable tourer as well as a handsome one. This 1956 car is finished in silver with a red leather interior, a cool body over a warm cabin. It is in excellent condition and seats three. The metallic paint picks up the light along the bonnet and wings, which gives a photographer plenty of shape to work with. Fashion and editorial shoots get a clear contrast between silver body and red leather, and the open body keeps people in view for photography and music video work. Its 1950s lines suit period film and television productions and add a mid-century note to events. It also makes a stylish wedding or anniversary car. It is based in Northamptonshire.