1965 Volkswagen Type 2 splitscreen | Northampton, Northamptonshire

A 1965 Volkswagen Type 2 splitscreen, the forward-control van with a divided windscreen and a Beetle-derived air-cooled engine at the back. The driver sits above the front wheels, and the upright, friendly face places it in the 1960s at a glance. The model became a familiar sight in 1960s counterculture. This van is green with a red interior, a warm pairing that brings colour to a frame without shouting. It has three seats. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side and the front passenger steps out on the road side, which also gives it a continental look. The flat front and split screen give advertising, photography and fashion shoots a strong shape to frame. The same profile suits film, TV and music video work set in the 1960s or 1970s. Weddings and personal hires can use it for a period arrival. The van is based in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire.