1999 MG F | Redcar, North Yorkshire

The MG F is a compact British roadster from the late 1990s, known for its mid-engined layout and Hydragas suspension, which links fluid and gas. It brought MG back to a dedicated sports car after years of the badge sitting on sportier versions of ordinary saloons. This 1999 car is finished in gold with a black interior, a warm pairing that sits well against stone, brick or greenery. Its 1.8-litre engine drives through an automatic gearbox, unusual in an F, which keeps slow, repeated passes in front of a camera relaxed. The model's fabric hood folds in about 20 seconds, so a shoot can move between open and closed looks quickly. The small, rounded body and 1990s styling suit period photography, music videos and fashion and editorial shoots, with plenty of location left in frame. At events, the mid-engined layout and Hydragas suspension give people something to talk about. Weddings and personal hires work well too. The car is based in Durham, North Yorkshire.