1977 Volkswagen Mk1 Golf 1.1 N | Christchurch, Dorset

A 1977 Volkswagen Golf Mk1, the front-engine, front-wheel-drive hatchback that took over from the Beetle. It is known as a neat, practical two-box family car, and its clean, square lines still read as late 1970s at a glance. This 1.1 N is blue with a black interior and is in excellent condition. It has covered about 56,000 miles from new, and its outings now are to car shows. Corgi has also made a scale model of it. The small 1.1-litre engine suits the plain, everyday character of the N. Its ordinary, unfussy shape suits period film and television, particularly street scenes set in the late 1970s and early 1980s. For photography and advertising, the compact body and plain blue paint give a clean backdrop with room in shot for the location. It also works as a display car at events, and a 1977 Golf makes a characterful choice for weddings and personal hires. The car is based in Christchurch, Dorset.