1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL | London

A 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL, the long-wheelbase luxury saloon of the W109 range. It is known for a formal, upright body and a long cabin built around comfort. This one has the 3.5-litre engine, which sits alongside the 4.5 and the better-known 6.3 in the line-up. This car is finished in blue with a blue interior, one calm, matching scheme that photographs cleanly. 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. The long body gives a photographer plenty of car to work with. The formal profile suits film and TV set in the 1960s and 70s, and advertising or fashion and editorial shoots that want a polished saloon in frame. For music videos and events, it makes a dignified arrival car. It also suits a wedding or special occasion. The car is based in London.