Rover 800

P38s are often seen as a challenging DIY-maintenance money pits but a well-chosen one can be a genuine pleasure to own – and, if you buy right, a bargain, too

The Herald’s Meccano-like construction makes it the perfect DIY classic. Here’s what to look for when buying

FIAT X1/9

2001-2005 From K-series smoothie to V6 firecracker, this Z-car is a performance car bargain

Discover some of the typical problems to look for when buying an XK150 and the telltale signs to help prove the provenance of a collectable S

On visiting a specialist, be they strangers or old friends, I always look in the skips (I found a Jaguar E-type bonnet in the last one I checked) and the ‘graveyard’ area around the back. I’m just abo