1994 Mercedes-Benz SL320 | Wolverhampton, West Midlands

The Mercedes-Benz SL320 is the six-cylinder member of the R129 SL family, a roadster known for its long bonnet, steeply raked windscreen and smooth, rounded flanks. It is liked for relaxed, comfortable distance rather than sports-car sharpness. Its fabric roof folds away beneath a powered cover. This 1994 car is finished in grey with a black interior, a restrained pairing that lets the lines of the body and the location do the talking. A 3.2-litre petrol engine sits under the long bonnet. With the roof down, the people in the front seats are in clear view of the camera. That 1990s luxury look suits period-set film and TV, advertising, and fashion or editorial shoots, where grey paintwork reads as polished and understated. The open top gives photographers and music video crews easy angles on the occupants. It also makes a smart arrival for a wedding or a special day out. The car is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands.