1972 Stimson Safari Six | Rushden, Northamptonshire

The Stimson Safari Six is a British glassfibre pickup built on Mini running gear, with six wheels and a rear track about a foot wider than a standard Mini's. It is remembered for that odd, purposeful stance and for a lockable boot beneath the floor of the load area. This car is Orange with a black interior, a strong colour that holds its own against fields, brick and city streets alike. It seats four, and the open pickup body keeps the back of the car in clear view. The smooth glassfibre panels give photographers clean lines to work with. That suits photography, fashion and editorial shoots and music videos, where the six-wheel outline gives the frame something unexpected. Film and TV productions set in the early 1970s can use it as an eccentric utility vehicle, and at events it gives guests something to gather round. Weddings and personal hires can enjoy its quirky character too. The car is based in Rushden, Northamptonshire.