1982 Mitsubishi Colt Mirage Turbo | Scaldwell, Northamptonshire

The Colt Mirage Turbo is the turbocharged version of Mitsubishi's first front-wheel-drive Mirage hatchback. It comes from the early 1980s, when a turbo was a visible sign of technical ambition on a small, affordable car. Some versions of the model also offered Mitsubishi's twin-lever Super Shift transmission. This car is silver with a black interior, a plain, period-correct pairing that keeps the eye on the compact hatchback shape. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out into the road, and in shot it adds a continental look. It seats four. Its small, upright 1980s proportions suit period film and television scenes, location photography, and fashion or editorial work where a modest everyday car sets the era. At classic-car and Japanese-car events, the turbocharged engine gives visitors a talking point. Weddings and personal hires are welcome too. The car is based in Northamptonshire.