1974 MG B GT V8 | Blaxhall, Suffolk

The MG B GT V8 is the MGB GT coupé with a 3.5-litre aluminium Rover V8 under the bonnet, giving 137bhp and a quoted top speed of 125mph. It is liked for keeping the compact, practical GT body, with its sloping roofline and hatchback-style rear opening, while adding a deep V8 burble. This car is finished in Orange with a Gold interior, a warm 1970s pairing that stands out against grey streets and green countryside alike. The fixed roof gives a clean, unbroken outline, so the car frames neatly from the front, the side and the three-quarter rear. The period shape suits 1970s-set film and TV, while the bold orange paint holds its own in music videos, advertising, and fashion or editorial shoots. At events and displays, the V8 sound adds to the scene. Weddings and personal hires work well too, with a sporting coupé arrival. The car is based in Suffolk.