Mercedesbenz 190

The vast disparity in prices between a mint 190 and a rough one reveals how important it is to buy well, so this latest addition to the Essential Buyer’s Guide series is welcome. It covers all aspects of buying and owning the baby Benz, from paint to paperwork, and includes every model, from base diesel to the twin-cam Cosworths. It’s not cheap for its compact A5 size and 64 pages, but is a must to pop in the pocket when you view a potential purchase. AC

£12.99 Julian Parish, Veloce. ISBN 978 1 845849 27 6