1974 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL | London

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL is part of the R107 line of roadsters, built from 1971 to 1989. It is known for relaxed grand-touring comfort and solid construction, with a soft top and a detachable hardtop. This 1974 car is gold with a brown interior, a warm pairing that suits the long, low lines of the SL. The cabin is plush and the 4.5-litre engine runs quietly, so the car feels calm and refined. Condition is excellent, which holds up well to close work in front of a camera. Gold paint catches low sun, which helps photography and fashion and editorial shoots, while the brown cabin gives detail shots warmth. The 1970s shape suits period film and TV, and music videos and adverts after a jet-set mood. For weddings and personal hires it makes a polished arrival. The car is based in London.