1972 Triumph Spitfire | Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

A 1972 Triumph Spitfire, the compact British roadster that made open-top motoring affordable. It is known for a bonnet that tips forward over the engine, wind-up windows and a low, friendly shape. Its name comes from the Second World War fighter. This one is blue with a black interior, and it is in very good condition. The 1300cc engine sits in a small body that leaves plenty of room in shot for the location around it. The cabin seats two, and with the top down driver and passenger are in clear view. That suits fashion and editorial photography, where the blue stands out against most backdrops, and 1970s-set film and TV, where the period shape needs no dressing. Advertising and music video crews get a low, open car that reads clearly on camera. A wedding departure or a birthday drive works well too. The car is based in Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire.