1979 Volkswagen Mk1 Golf | St Albans, Hertfordshire

A 1979 Volkswagen Mk1 Golf, the compact two-box hatchback that took Volkswagen to front-wheel drive after the Beetle. It is known for its upright, uncluttered shape and everyday practicality, and it still defines the look of the late-1970s European family car. This car is finished in blue with a black interior, a restrained pairing that lets the Golf's straight edges and slim pillars show. Its condition is excellent, so it holds up to close detail shots as well as wide ones. Period film and television work suits it, since the Golf's everyday shape reads naturally on late-1970s and early-1980s European streets. Photography, fashion and editorial teams get compact proportions and one strong colour against a dark cabin, and advertising or music video shoots can use it as an understated retro backdrop. It also works for a wedding or a personal hire. The car is based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.