1979 Triumph Roadster | St. Gennys, Cornwall

This is a 1979 Triumph Roadster, which also carries the Spartan name. It is an open two-seater with a 1200cc petrol engine, and its condition is good. The car is green with a black interior, a plain pairing that reads clearly on camera. With the roof down, driver and passenger sit in full view, so a frame can show both people and the setting around them. Its late-1970s outline and bold colour give period film and television work a clear date. They also suit fashion and editorial shoots and retro-themed photography, where the simple lines frame a subject without competing with it. Weddings, birthdays and anniversaries work well too, with an open top for the departure and the photographs. The car is based in Cornwall.