1999 Mercedes-Benz W202 | Bolton, Greater Manchester

The W202 was the first Mercedes-Benz C-Class, a compact four-door saloon that arrived in 1993. This car is the C 43 AMG, which puts a 4.3-litre V8 into a restrained body, with lowered, stiffened suspension and wider rear tyres. It was the first AMG assembled at a Mercedes-Benz factory. This example is blue with a black leather interior, in excellent condition, and the paintwork carries a deep polish. Its three-box shape and subtle AMG styling look composed rather than showy, and the cabin has a plain, analogue 1990s feel. It seats four. The V8 gives a low, muscular note that adds presence to any moving shot. Film and TV productions set in the 1990s get an executive saloon of the right period, and it also suits gritty urban dramas. Photographers and fashion or editorial teams get a smooth blue body with a purposeful stance. It also makes an understated wedding arrival. The car is based in Bolton, Greater Manchester.