1956 Sunbeam Talbot | Compton, Berkshire

A 1956 Sunbeam Talbot, from the Rootes Group line of upmarket sports saloons that built its reputation in international rallying. The post-war cars are liked for their streamlined bodies, with flowing front wings and faired-in headlamps. This car is red outside and red inside, in excellent condition, with a well-kept cabin and bright chrome along its sweeping lines. It seats four. Having one colour throughout gives a clean, bold block of red in frame. That suits fashion and editorial shoots and period photography, where the long curves and chrome catch the light. The post-war shape also works for film and television set in 1950s Britain, and it gives an event a period arrival with presence. Weddings and personal hires work well too, the red cabin adding colour to the day. The car is based in Compton, Berkshire.