1969 Mercedes-Benz W111 coupe 280SE | Lyne, Surrey

A 1969 Mercedes-Benz W111 coupe 280SE, the six-cylinder version of the pillarless two-door that Mercedes built in the late 1960s. It is known for formal, restrained lines and a fuel-injected 2.8-litre engine that suited long-distance touring. This car is finished in Gold with a brown interior, a warm pairing that photographs softly in daylight. It came over from California and has air conditioning, which helps on a hot set or a summer day. It is left-hand drive, so the driver sits on the kerb side and the front passenger steps out into the road. The coupe seats four and is in very good condition. With no pillar between the side windows, the long flank stays clear for photography, advertising and fashion and editorial work. Its formal 1960s shape suits period film, TV and music video, and events where a luxury arrival matters. Weddings and anniversaries are well served too. The car is based in Lyne, Surrey.