1989 Vauxhall Nova | Northwich, Cheshire

A 1989 Vauxhall Nova, the British-market version of the Spanish-built Opel Corsa. It was a familiar supermini of 1980s streets, liked for its crisp, upright lines and flared wheelarches. Few small cars look so firmly of their decade. This car is finished in blue with a matching blue interior, a single-colour scheme that stays clean and uncluttered in frame. Its 1.2-litre engine sits at the ordinary end of the Nova range, which suits a car that plays the part of a regular street hatchback from the period. In period film, television and photography, it works as a believable 1980s street car, its angular shape setting the decade at once. Music videos and fashion and editorial shoots can use its compact, upright body as a relatable backdrop, and themed events can park it as a nostalgic centrepiece. Weddings and personal hires suit it too. It is based in Northwich, Cheshire.