1963 Volkswagen Splitscreen | Salisbury, Wiltshire

A 1963 Volkswagen Splitscreen, the early Type 2 with a divided windscreen and an air-cooled engine at the back. The driver sits above the front wheels with a roomy cabin behind, a layout that became a familiar sight in 1960s counterculture, including painted vans at Woodstock in 1969. This car is blue with a cream interior, a soft pairing that sits easily against both countryside and city backdrops. It seats six, so a small crew or wedding party can travel together. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side and the front passenger steps out into the road, which gives it a continental look. Photography, fashion and editorial shoots and 1960s-set film and TV work suit its upright shape and split screen, which place a scene in the period straight away. Advertising, music videos and events get a tall, friendly profile that reads clearly on camera. Weddings and personal hires suit it too. The car is based in Salisbury, Wiltshire.