1974 Volkswagen Splitscreen | Durston, Somerset

A 1974 Volkswagen Splitscreen, the Brazilian continuation of the split-windscreen Type 2 that carried on after German production ended. It has the two-piece windscreen, a driving position above the front wheels and a rear-mounted flat-four. The Type 2 is linked with the hippie van years of the 1960s and 1970s. This car is yellow with a brown interior, a warm pairing that suits a period palette. Its 1.5-litre engine sits at the back, and it seats four. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out into the road, and it gives a continental look in shot. The tall, upright body gives photographers and film crews a bright, characterful shape to work with. The split screen reads clearly as period detail for 1970s-set film and TV, music videos and fashion shoots, and the yellow paint holds the eye at events and brand displays. It also suits weddings and personal hires. The car is based in Somerset.