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MARCH 2020: A 1966 ACADIAN CANSO RESTO MOD IS A VERY...
A brief history of the Canadian automotive industry will include the Acadian models.
These compact cars from General Motors of Canada bore a striking resemblance...
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THE ORIGINAL RED DEER SWAP MEET—A TRADITION SINCE 1965
Like most car guys, I’m a big fan of tradition.
That’s why I respect the tradition behind the annual Central Alberta Vintage Auto Club Swap...
THE CLASS OF 2000: 25-YEAR-OLD FUTURE CLASSICS
It seems like yesterday, but 2000 is the latest year for defining when your car migrates into classic status.
That’s because most classic car insurance...
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DECEMBER 2024 STARS OF THE SHOW–THIS WAS THE 2024 CAR SEASON
Car show season 2024 was a spectacular success because most shows were at peak capacity.
It started with the regular Red Deer Cruise Night.
Followed by...
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APRIL 26, 2015: A WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING: THE RAMBLER AMERICAN IN BEAST MODE
Rambler was a name long associated with a conservative family-oriented automobile.
Few car guys dreamed of the day they could finally own an Ambassador and...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: DEAD CAR BRANDS-AND WHERE THEY USED TO FIT...
The road to 2017 is littered with the carcasses of dead car brands.
Sometimes car manufacturers need to lighten the load just to make ends...
WHAT YEAR AND MAKE? ACCURACY COUNTS—YOU CAN’T JUST BE CLOSE
I’ll freely admit this job is far and away the best one I’ve ever had because I’m immersed in a kinder, gentler world that...
A VERY MERRY MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR CHRISTMAS TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE
Christmas is a perfect time to look back on the past year and feel grateful for the things that made it a great year.
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JULY 2015: A 1966 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO COMES HOME FOR GOOD THIS TIME
One of the coolest cars to ever come out of the Sensational Sixties was the 1966 Olds Toronado.
The General invented the stylish name (Toronado)...
MSCC SIZES UP THE TV CAR SHOWS: PART 2
There are many car shows in TV Land and most car guys are well aware of them, depending upon their cable choices.
The guys at...
REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT ELEPHANT: A LOOK BACK AT THE LAST PRODUCTION 426 HEMI
The 1972 model lineup for Chrysler Corporation was down one engine option for its customers.
Their buyers could no longer check off the 426...
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Costs Behind A Classic Car Restoration
Collecting classic cars is a timeless hobby for car enthusiasts across the country. Bloomberg recently noted a 19% increase in auction sales of classic cars since...
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MSCC CAR SHOW SPOTLIGHT 2016: ADA CHARITY CAR SHOW—THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA
MSCC is a strong advocate for the community car shows.
'These car shows are key fundraisers for various charities across North America because they combine...