1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI | Ripley, Surrey

A 1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI, from the second generation of the Golf. The GTI is known as the hot hatchback that added a sporting edge to a practical everyday car, with a composed, planted feel through corners. Its upright, rounded body looks firmly 1980s. This car is red with a blue interior, a pairing that gives a period shoot warmth against brick, concrete or open countryside. Its 1,781cc petrol engine is the 1.8-litre size the Mk2 GTI carried. The hatchback body keeps crew and kit close at hand. Its period hatchback shape suits 1980s-set film and TV, advertising and music video, while the red paintwork stands out in photography and fashion and editorial work. At events it gives GTI enthusiasts something to talk about. A 1980s-themed wedding or birthday drive suits it too. The car is based in Ripley, Derbyshire.