The Retro Journal
Welcome to The Retro Journal — a space for car lovers, first-car dreamers, and nostalgia-fuelled rebuilds. We share buying guides, build stories, and the kind of advice you wish you’d had the first time around!
The Way We Buy MINIs (and Why It’s Different)
You’ve probably seen the same thing we have: MINIs that look great online but fall apart under a proper test drive.
Start your Engines Please!
Getting your first car should be exciting — not financially painful. If you’re 17–24 and looking for a car, you’ve probably already noticed insurance quotes can be eye-watering. But there’s good news.
Why Classic & Retro Cars Make Brilliant First Cars for Young Drivers
More and more young drivers are taking a different road—choosing classic, retro, or modern classic cars as their first car. And with good reason.
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