1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC | Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey

A 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC, the V8 coupé built on a longer wheelbase than the SL roadster. That extra length gives it proper rear seats, and the model is known as a relaxed, comfortable grand tourer of the late 1970s. This car is grey with a black interior, a restrained pairing that suits the long bonnet and formal roofline. It seats four, so a small group can sit in shot together. Its 4.5-litre V8 gives it the unhurried character the model is liked for. Period work gets the most from it: film and TV set in the 1970s or early 1980s, and advertising or fashion and editorial shoots that want a muted, grown-up backdrop in grey and black. Music videos and event displays suit its long, formal profile. For a wedding arrival or a personal hire, guests have room in the back. The car is based in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey.