1977 MG Midget | Margate, Kent

A 1977 MG Midget 1500, the small British roadster known for its compact size and open-air feel. By this stage the Midget had a 1.5-litre engine derived from Triumph's, large black bumpers and a slightly raised stance. Its simplicity is a good part of its appeal. This car is red with a black interior, a bold pairing that reads clearly against green hedges, brick walls or the sea. It seats two, and with the roof down both people are fully in view of the camera. The short, low body leaves the setting clear around it. Those proportions suit photography, fashion and editorial shoots, music videos and 1970s-set film and TV, where a small roadster looks period British at a glance. At events it makes a neat arrival car. A couple wanting an open-top car for a wedding or a special day will find the same appeal. It is based in Margate, Kent.