1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | London, Londonderry

A 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, the formal British luxury saloon with a 6.75-litre V8 and a walnut-and-leather cabin. It is known for a smooth, quiet ride, helped by self-levelling suspension, and for its upright radiator shell. The Spirit of Ecstasy on top is spring-loaded and retracts if it is knocked. This car is finished in deep blue, with cream leather seats and polished wood veneers inside. The dark body looks composed and formal on location, and the pale cabin shows up clearly through the windows in close shots. It seats four, and its excellent condition suits detailed work. Film and TV productions set in the late 1970s or 1980s get period opulence from its upright grille and straight-edged lines. Fashion and photography shoots gain a polished, traditional backdrop, and events gain a dignified arrival. For weddings and personal hires it adds a stately touch. The car is based in London.