In the November issue of Classic Car Mart we look at simple and affordable DIY motoring, with a round up of classics you can work on a home, plus a back-to-basics supermini battle as the Mk2 Ford Fiesta takes on the Vauxhall Nova. We also look at the lightweight work of genius that is the original Lotus Elan and experience the supercharged rush of a MINI Cooper S JCW. Elsewhere, we bring you everything you need to know when buying a Rover SD1 and the critically acclaimed modern classic that is the E39 BMW 5 Series, plus track the values of Fiat city cars and delve deep into the history behind the Mercedes-Benz 190 series.

In the November issue of Classic Car Mart we look at simple and affordable DIY motoring, with a round up of classics you can work on a home, plus a back-to-basics supermini battle as the Mk2 Ford Fiesta takes on the Vauxhall Nova. We also look at the lightweight work of genius that is the original Lotus Elan and experience the supercharged rush ....