2002 Toyota MR2 roadster | Stannington, Northumberland

This is a 2002 Toyota MR2 roadster, the third-generation MR2 and the one with a folding fabric roof. The model is known for its mid-engined balance, a light rear-drive chassis and handling that drivers enjoy. This car is blue with a black interior, a cool, clean pairing that sits well against stone, brick or greenery. Its 1.8-litre engine sits behind the two seats, which gives it a low, compact shape with plenty of room left in shot for the location. With the roof folded, driver and passenger are in full view. Photography and advertising shoots get a modern sports car that stays small in the frame. Fashion and editorial work can use the open cockpit as a backdrop for the subject. Music videos and early-2000s film or TV scenes get a Japanese roadster of the right period. A couple travelling light could arrive in it on a wedding day. The car is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland.