1973 Renault Alpine A110 | London

A 1973 Renault Alpine A110, the compact French coupé with its engine at the back, Renault mechanicals and a light glass-fibre body. The model is known and liked for its small size and its rally record, including Alpine's 1973 manufacturers' World Rally Championship title. This car is yellow with a black interior, a bright colour on a low, curved shape that reads clearly on camera. It has a 1300cc engine. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out on the road side, and the layout gives it a continental look. The short, low silhouette and rally associations suit period film and TV, fashion and editorial photography, and advertising that wants a 1970s French note. Motorsport-themed events and arrivals fit too, as the shape tells the rally story before anyone speaks. Weddings and personal hires are equally welcome. The car is based in London.