1991 Volvo 940 | Shipley Bridge, Surrey

A 1991 Volvo 940, the square-cut Swedish car developed from the 740 and part of Volvo's last rear-wheel-drive generation. It is liked for its upright lines, solid build and calm, practical manner. This car is finished in deep grey with a soft grey cabin to match, in very good condition. Its 2.0-litre petrol engine suits an unhurried, steady pace. The single tone keeps the look uniform and uncluttered, and the flat panels and upright glass give clean lines in shot. That period shape suits 1990s and early 2000s film and television, from detective drama to suburban family scenes. Photographers and fashion stylists get a restrained grey-on-grey backdrop that makes clothes and colour stand out. Events gain an understated arrival, and it also fits a wedding or personal hire. The car is based in Shipley Bridge, Surrey.