How did you get into the car?

As soon as you are interested in something, people will want to know why. Say you love making pasta, your friends will ask why you do it instead of just buying it at the store. Or if you suddenly encounter wool yarn, people may wonder what led you to take the yarn. And if there’s one passion I’m sure we all share here at Jalopnik, it’s cars. So why are you in the car?
That’s what we wanted to hear in today’s question, we want your car fan’s origin stories.
If your love of cars is motivated by a Interested in mechanical, screwing and auto repair projects, how did you get into it? Maybe there’s an old family friend who still keeps an appearance The Pontiac in a garage you’ve seen has regained its glory after months of complicated work.
If you’re a race fan, you’ve probably gotten Get caught up in all the drama of some action on the road. Whether it’s off the track or just at home on TV, there’s nothing like the roar of the engine and the drama of road battle to leave you wanting more.
Or maybe you just love driving, so as soon as you can get your license you’ve set your sights on the open road and the freedom that may come with your first set of wheels.
For me, it’s a mix of favorite Formula 1 in the early 2000s and the slight obsession with the Aston Martin Vanquish driven by James Bond in Die another day. I guess that’s what led me to where I am today.
But what about you? Whatever the reason, we’d love to hear all about the different ways Jalopnik readers discover their love of all things four-wheelers. So head over to the comments section below and tell us your car fan origin stories. And please, only reply if it’s a good story.