1973 Mercedes-Benz W114 280CE Coupe | Tenby, Pembrokeshire

A 1973 Mercedes-Benz W114 280CE Coupe, the pillarless two-door version of the Stroke Eight family. It is known for its smooth six-cylinder engine and clean, squared-off lines. With the side windows lowered there is no pillar in the way, so the body has an open, airy profile. This car is beige with a cream interior, a soft pairing that sits well in daylight. The long boot and upright glasshouse give the clear outline of a 1970s executive car. The 2.8-litre engine is fuel-injected, as the E in the name indicates. Period film and television work, advertising and fashion shoots all gain from that silhouette and calm colouring, and the open side glass lets a camera see into the cabin. Weddings and personal hires suit its quiet formality. The car is based in Pembrokeshire.