1970 Volkswagen Beetle Karmann Cabriolet | Creech St Michael, Somerset

The Karmann Cabriolet is the factory-built open Beetle, made by Karmann with seats for four. It keeps the rounded Beetle body and the air-cooled 1600cc engine at the back, under a lined folding fabric roof. It is liked for its friendly shape, which looks at its most relaxed with the roof down. This car is yellow with a black interior, in excellent condition. The colour stands out against green countryside or a grey street, and the black trim gives close shots a strong contrast. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out on the road side, and it carries a continental look. With the roof folded, everyone on board is in clear view. Photography, fashion and editorial shoots get bold colour and a compact, rounded body that leaves room for the location. Advertising and music video gain a cheerful period look, and film and TV can use it where a scene calls for a Cabriolet rather than a saloon. It also suits a wedding or birthday. The car is based in Creech St Michael, Somerset.