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 journey to the purchase of my first car was a long and calculated process, which started deep into my late thirties. I was 37 years old and many of my peers had already had their second or third ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...