1989 Vauxhall Nova GTE

The Vauxhall Nova GTE is the fuel-injected 1.6-litre hot-hatch version of the Nova, the small Vauxhall that was an everyday sight on British streets through the 1980s. It pairs a compact front-wheel-drive body with a lively engine, and it is liked as an energetic, down-to-earth sporty hatchback. This car is a 1989 example in white with a grey interior, in good condition. The white paint gives a clean, bold block of colour against brick, concrete or a period street, while the grey cabin keeps interior shots understated. It has a 1.6-litre petrol engine and seats four. Its period shape suits 1980s film and TV, where a believable everyday hot hatch sits naturally in a street scene. Music video and editorial photography get a bright, energetic car whose small proportions fit tight locations, and event displays on 1980s superminis or Vauxhall history have an obvious subject. It also makes a characterful choice for a wedding or personal hire. It was first registered in December 1989.