1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL | Scottish Borders

A 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL, a long-wheelbase luxury saloon from the era when big Mercedes saloons were built for comfort, solidity and quiet authority. The L in the name marks the longer wheelbase, and the extra length goes to rear-seat room. This car is black with a grey interior, a sober pairing that looks formal and polished on camera. It is in very good condition and seats four. Its upright, squared-off lines give it a clear late-1980s look, with a long flank that fills the frame. For commercial work, it suits advertising and photography that call for a corporate or executive image. In film and TV it fits scenes set in the 1980s and early 1990s, where a black Mercedes saloon sets the tone for a boardroom, embassy or ministerial arrival. At events it gives formal arrivals a calm, dignified entrance. It also works for weddings and milestone days. The car is based in the Scottish Borders.