This is Part Seven in our ongoing series of “My First Car” entries, where the Hemmings editorial staff open up their photo albums and share personal memories. It features the ’79 Caprice coupe that ...

My car will be used for business, which means I considered — but decided against — a lease. When my car salesperson learned I was paying with cash, they tried to change my mind. At the end of the day, ...

The great thing about first cars is that almost everyone's had one. Mario Andretti and Bruce Springsteen both started with 1957 Chevrolets. Bob Lutz had a 1948 Volkswagen Beetle. "If you've driven an ...

Getting your first car is a rite of passage for most people. Having the kind of freedom that a car gives you at a young age is like nothing else, and it's an even bigger deal when you're into cars.

Most people's appreciation for cars comes when they buy their first one. That didn't happen for me until I was 27 as, up until then, I was driving a car my parents gave to me when I got my Ls. That ...

After years of working multiple jobs and saving money, I finally bought my dream car. Two weeks ago, I took a red Volkswagen Beetle Convertible home, and we have been inseparable ever since. About ...

Use a test drive when car shopping to help determine if the vehicle will be comfortable while meeting your needs and expectations. Budget for upfront costs like taxes and registration costs when car ...

I could make the argument that the most important car in your life is actually your first car. Sure, you'll probably go on to own faster, more expensive and nicer cars, but your first car is what ...