1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC | Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries & Galloway

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC is the V8 coupé built on a longer wheelbase than the R107 SL roadster, which gave it proper rear seats. It is known as a comfortable, unhurried grand tourer with a formal, upright style of its own. This car is finished in red with a black interior, a bold pairing that reads clearly on camera. The side windows have no pillar between front and rear, so with the glass lowered the cabin opens up and the interior can be seen from the side. Its 4.5-litre V8 gives a low, steady note, and the car is in very good condition. It seats four. The long, clean profile suits late-1970s film and television, and advertising or fashion and editorial photography where a full side-on view matters. The open sides also help for music videos and event arrivals. A wedding or a weekend away is a dignified brief for it too. The car is based in Dumfries & Galloway.