1952 Volkswagen Beetle Split window ragtop | Maidenhead, Berkshire

A 1952 Volkswagen Beetle, the rear-engined, air-cooled small car known and liked for its rounded shape and friendly looks. It has the two-piece split rear window that gave way to a single oval pane in March 1953. The car is brown with a beige interior, a soft, earthy pairing that sits easily in front of a lens. Its ragtop is a folding fabric roof over the curved body, which gives a clear mid-century outline. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out on the road side. The early-1950s shape sets the era at once, which suits period film and television, advertising and photography. Fashion and editorial shoots get a gentle colour palette to work with, and music videos and events get a small car with a vintage look. Weddings and personal hires are welcome too. It is based in Maidenhead, Berkshire.