1969 Volkswagen T2 Bay Deluxe | Piddlehinton, Dorset

A 1969 Volkswagen T2 Bay Deluxe, the second-generation Type 2 known as the Bay Window for its curved one-piece windscreen. It has rounded, friendly proportions and a rear-mounted air-cooled engine. The model became closely tied to the counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s. This car is finished in red with a cream interior, a warm pairing that stands out in any frame. Its 1.6-litre engine pulls a tall body with large glass areas, so the cabin is light and easy to see into, and it seats four. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out on the road side, and the van takes on a continental look. The van suits advertising, film and TV set in the 1960s and 1970s, and music videos, where the curved windscreen and rounded body set the era at once. Photography and fashion and editorial shoots get a colourful, upright backdrop with a cream interior to frame, and events can use it as a talking point. It also makes a relaxed wedding or personal hire car. It is based in Piddlehinton, Dorset.