1990 Porsche 911 | Bristol, North Somerset

This is a 1990 Porsche 911 from the 964 generation, which kept the familiar rear-engined, air-cooled shape while moving to coil-spring suspension, power steering and ABS. Flush bumpers give it a cleaner, more modern finish than earlier 911s. Behind the rear axle sits a 3.6-litre flat-six. This car is finished in Silver with a black interior, a calm pairing that lets the lines do the work. The low, wide stance fills a frame without crowding the location behind it. Silver reads cleanly in daylight and picks up reflections well, which helps on a studio floor or a wet street. Advertising and photography suit it because the shape and neutral paint stay clean on camera. Film, TV and music video work set in the late 1980s or 1990s gets a period sports car that looks right without explanation. Fashion and editorial stylists can build a look around the plain colour. For a wedding or a personal occasion, it makes a smart, understated arrival. The car is based in Bristol, North Somerset.