1982 Volkswagen Golf GTI | Manchester

A 1982 Volkswagen Golf GTI, the Mk1 sporting hatchback that helped popularise the hot hatch. It is known for pairing an injected four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive with a practical body, and for details such as red grille trim, tartan seats and a golf-ball gear knob. This car is red with a black interior, a strong pairing against a plain backdrop. It has the 1.8-litre engine that joined the GTI line-up in 1982, the year it was first registered. The compact, upright shape gives a photographer clean lines and leaves plenty of the location in shot. Its early-1980s look suits period film and TV, music videos, advertising and fashion or editorial shoots, while the hatchback body is practical for events. Weddings and personal hires get a compact car with a sporting reputation. It is based in Manchester.