1946 Pontiac Streamliner | Chelmsford, Essex

A 1946 Pontiac Streamliner, from the line of full-size fastbacks Pontiac built from 1941 to 1951. The model is known for a roofline that flows down towards the rear bumper, a broad horseshoe grille and a long bonnet. Post-war cars added wraparound bumpers and Silver Streak chrome bands. This car is maroon with a grey interior, a restrained pairing that suits the model's chrome brightwork. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out on the road side, and the car has a period American look. The model's 122-inch wheelbase gives long, full-size proportions that fill the frame. The fastback profile suits film and television work set in the 1940s or early 1950s, because the long side view reads clearly on camera. Photography and vintage-themed events can use the broad post-war styling and the detailing along the bonnet. Weddings and personal hires get the same full-size presence. The car is based in Chelmsford, Essex.