Every classic has a story, and yours belongs here. Reader Rides is where you take the wheel: send a photo of your pride and joy, along with a few words about how you found each other, what's been fixed (and what still rattles), and why it matters to you. No concours-level polish required, just the honest, slightly oily truth. The best submissions get featured right here on the blog. One car per submission, please. Include at least one clear photo (the more, the better). Tell

Another venture into buying the classic car I've learned cash is king Well, of course I’ve been looking. I’m always looking. Something had caught my eye. It looked too good to be true, and you know what they say. Well, it was worth a look, and after a brief chat with the owner, I was heading south to see it in the flesh. An hour-plus drive quickly turned into two and a half hours, maybe a little more. I

By Philip (The Rascal) | JKTalla.com Everyone remembers their first car. Everyone loved their first car. Everyone still loves their first car. I'm no different. Mine, like many, was the Mini. In 1959, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) introduced us to the Mini, designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, a man who famously sketched the original concept on a napkin. The design was revolutionary for its size, with the engine mounted transversely and the wheels pushed to each corner, givi

Philp (The Rascal) with Wheeler Dealer's Presenter, Mike Brewer