1977 Triumph Dolomite | Rugby, Warwickshire

A 1977 Triumph Dolomite, the compact rear-wheel-drive saloon built at Canley to bring a little luxury to a small car. It was aimed at rivals such as the BMW 2002 and the Ford Cortina GXL, with a neat four-door body and a cabin that felt a step above the basic models. This car is red with a black interior, a clean pairing that reads clearly on camera. It seats four, and its 1970s cabin gives interior shots a period setting without any dressing. Period film and television work suits its saloon shape, which belongs to the decade. Photographers and advertisers get compact, straight-sided lines and a red that stands out against most locations. Fashion and editorial shoots can use the black interior as a plain backdrop. It also makes a characterful wedding or birthday car. The car is based in Rugby, Warwickshire.