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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 ...

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.

We've all got automotive dreams and, for some of us, those dreams start before we're even able to drive. Once we get that license in our hot little hands, we'd pick up a dream machine that would make ...

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 ...