1957 MG Magnette | Broadmayne, Dorset

A 1957 MG Magnette, the four-door saloon that gave MG's sporting character a roomier body. The model is known for a wood-trimmed cabin, leather seating and a lively 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, all in a shape that belongs to the mid-1950s. This car is finished in maroon and cream two-tone, with polished chrome around the grille and trim. Inside, the interior is brown with red carpets, and the wooden dashboard carries classic dials. It seats four, and its good condition holds up well in close-up shots. The saloon shape and two-tone paint give film and television productions a clear 1950s setting. Chrome and a wood-framed dashboard reward photography and fashion and editorial work, while the maroon and cream stands out at period events and in advertising. A wedding arrival or a personal day out suits it too. The car is based in Broadmayne, Dorset.