1984 Mercedes-Benz 280TE wagon (estate) | London

A 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280TE, the long-roof estate in the W123 range, liked for its solid build and the smooth fuel-injected 2.8-litre straight-six under the bonnet. Its upright, understated lines place it squarely in the early 1980s. The W123 was also a familiar taxi in Germany, where its durability earned it a long working life. This car is finished in deep green with a beige interior, and it is in excellent condition. Bright chrome trim picks out the clean body lines against the paint. It seats seven, so a whole group can travel in one car. Film and television crews get a convincing 1980s executive or family car, with the period look written into its shape. Photographers and fashion and editorial teams get a long, simple body and a green and beige colour scheme that sits calmly in frame. Events can use the seven seats to move a group together, and weddings or personal occasions suit it too. The car is based in London.