1993 Peugeot 205 | Exeter, Devon

A 1993 Peugeot 205, the compact French hatchback that helped shake off Peugeot's cautious image in the 1980s. It was named What Car? Car of the Year for 1984 and stayed in production until 1999. The range ran from everyday diesels to the GTI. This car is red with a grey interior, a plain pairing that reads clearly on camera. Its 1.8-litre diesel engine places it among the everyday 205s of the early 1990s, which gives it a lived-in, ordinary-life look in frame. Its short, upright body leaves plenty of the location visible around it. That shape suits period photography, fashion and editorial shoots, music videos and screen scenes set in the 1990s. At events it works as a bright, friendly prop. It also makes a cheerful choice for a wedding or a personal hire. The car is based in Exeter, Devon.