1968 Riley Kestrel
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Colour as listed; photo is illustrative of the model.

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1968 Riley Kestrel (brown and cream, classic)

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Make
Riley
Model
Kestrel
Year
1968
Decade
1960s
Colour
Brown and cream
Types
Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1968 Riley Kestrel in brown and cream from the 1960s.

The 1968 Riley Kestrel in brown and cream is filed under Classic, within the 1960s picture cars.

1960s on screen

A British street set in the sixties reads through its shopfronts and traffic together, rather than asking the featured car to explain the whole date. Domestic scenes can treat a sixties car as everyday transport, with the activity at the house providing the reason for its presence outside. The decade covers changing fashions, so wardrobe references should match the story year instead of relying on a single idea of what the sixties looked like.

Possible roles in a production

An older car waiting by a station can make a pickup legible through luggage and greetings, keeping the scene focused on the meeting itself. Close views can reveal small details such as badges and plate styling, so the art department should know which parts will be held in frame. Continuity photographs are useful when a classic is seen across several angles, particularly where doors, luggage and performers change position between takes.

About this listing

This listing is a 1968 Riley Kestrel in brown and cream, filed under Classic. The Riley Kestrels selection contains 2 entries. Across these entries, the recorded dates range between 1966 and 1968. Additional colours listed against this model include cream and bronze. Two other ways into the catalogue are the 371 cars from the 1960s collection and the 4 Riley vehicles selection.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1968 Riley Kestrel in brown and cream for filming?

Send your filming dates, location and intended action for the Riley Kestrel; we check availability before sending options, so this listing is not a confirmed booking.

Is the photo of this exact car?

Do not take the image as a photograph of the Riley Kestrel being offered for your dates; we confirm that car's identity and colour with the options.

What if this Riley Kestrel isn't available?

There are 2 Riley Kestrels listed, while 4 Riley vehicles and 371 cars from the 1960s give you other searches to try for the same scene.

Can it be driven on camera?

The owner needs to agree to the intended driving shot for the Riley Kestrel, with insurance checked and the driver and transport arrangements confirmed against your brief.

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