2003 Renault Avantime | London

A 2003 Renault Avantime, the Matra-built coupé with an MPV's space that Renault sold from 2001 to 2003. It is known for a pillarless body, frameless windows and a large glass roof. Its two long doors swing out on double-kinematic hinges, which makes getting in easier than the size suggests. This car is purple with a beige leather interior and is in excellent condition. One button drops every window and slides the roof back, so the four-seat cabin opens fully to the sky. A 3.0-litre V6 sits under the bonnet. With the glass open, the pale leather catches daylight, which gives photographers and fashion and editorial teams a bright interior to work in. The retro-futuristic shape suits film, TV and music video work needing an early-2000s look, and it draws attention on an event stand. Weddings and personal hires get an unusual car for the day. It is based in London.