1957 Wolseley 1500 | Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The Wolseley 1500 is a compact four-door saloon from the late 1950s, known for its upright Wolseley grille, wood-trimmed cabin and instruments grouped in the middle of the dashboard. It shares its underpinnings with the Morris Minor, which gives it a small, friendly footprint. Heartbeat linked a 1500 with George Ward, landlord of the Aidensfield Arms. This 1957 car is Grey with a red interior, a calm exterior that opens into a warm, colourful cabin. It is in very good condition. The grey body gives a quiet period backdrop, and the red seats add a clear note of colour to interior shots. Film and television productions set in the 1950s and 60s get a saloon whose upright shape reads as period at once. Photographers and fashion and editorial teams can use the red interior as a colour accent, and its compact size leaves room in frame for the location. At events it makes a neat period arrival, and it suits a wedding or a personal hire too. The car is based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.