2010 Saab 93 Carlsson | North Tyneside, Tyne & Wear

The Saab 9-3 Carlsson is a limited-edition saloon made to mark fifty years since Erik Carlsson won the 1960 RAC Rally in a Saab 96. It pairs a turbocharged 2.8-litre V6 with a restrained, understated look, so the performance is in the engineering rather than the styling. This car is finished in Arctic White with a black leather interior, a clean contrast that reads well on camera. The Carlsson body kit and twin exhaust pipes add a sporty edge without shouting, and the car is in excellent condition. Its cabin is driver-focused, with sports seating and room for five. Film and TV productions can use its late-2000s shape for a businesslike or quietly mysterious continental saloon. Photography, fashion and editorial shoots get crisp white bodywork that sits well against Newcastle's urban backdrops, and the same colour gives advertising and events a sharp, modern look. A white saloon also makes a contemporary choice for weddings and personal drives. The car is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear.