1986 Vauxhall Cavalier LS Saloon | Butterwick, Lincolnshire

The Mk2 Cavalier was one of Britain's best-known company cars of the 1980s, a front-wheel-drive family saloon with sensible, conservative lines. It outsold the Ford Sierra in Britain in 1984 and 1985. The saloon's longer tail, compared with the hatchback, gives it a roomier boot. This 1986 LS is finished in green with a cream interior, a gentle pairing that sits well against brick terraces and suburban streets. A 1.8-litre petrol engine sits under the bonnet, and the car is in good condition. The upright, three-box shape reads as period-correct in shot. Film and TV productions can use it for 1980s streets, offices and driveways, where an everyday saloon makes a scene believable. Advertising, photography and events displays on ordinary period motoring get the same plain, era-right look. It also suits a wedding or a personal hire for anyone who likes a quietly retro car. The car is based in Lincolnshire.