1995 Peugeot 106 Graduate | Daventry, Northamptonshire

The Peugeot 106 was the French maker's small entry-level hatchback of the 1990s, and the Graduate was a UK special edition built on the basic XN trim. It added edition graphics and a tilt-and-slide sunroof to a compact, front-wheel-drive car that was easy to live with. This 1995 example is red with a blue interior, a pairing that reads clearly in a photograph. Its 1.1-litre petrol engine suits the modest, everyday character of the model. The small body leaves plenty of room in shot for the street or location around it. For 1990s-set film and TV, it gives a production a believable everyday car. Photographers and fashion or editorial teams get a colourful hatchback with visible details, such as the sunroof, for street scenes. Music videos and events can use the same red and blue palette. Weddings and personal hires suit an informal, nostalgic arrival. The car is based in Daventry, Northamptonshire.