1981 MG B GT | Wimblington and Doddington, Cambridgeshire

The MGB GT is the fixed-roof MGB: a British coupé with a Pininfarina-drawn roofline, a sloping rear window and a practical tailgate. From 1975 it carried rubber bumpers, which give the later cars a sturdier, slightly taller stance. It is liked for friendly proportions and a familiar presence at classic-car gatherings. This 1981 car comes from the final years of MGB production. It is finished in red with a black interior, a bold pairing that holds its own in any frame. The 1.8-litre engine has a raspy note, and the cabin has a tactile, mechanical feel. Condition is good. Film and TV work set in the 1970s or 1980s gains a period coupé with a clean fastback outline. Photographers and fashion stylists get red paintwork against a black cabin, which reads strongly in a studio or on location. Advertising and music video crews can also use the tailgate profile and the colour contrast. A classic British coupé also suits a wedding or a personal day out. It is based in Wimblington and Doddington, Cambridgeshire.