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JUNE 2022: ’65 MERCURY M100 PICKUP–IT TOOK 8 TRUCKS TO BUILD...
The Mercury truck is a mystery south of the border in the United States because they were built primarily for the Canadian market.
There are...
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MARCH 2026: 1963 MERCURY—THIS CANUCK TRUCK WAS 90% THERE
The toughest projects are the ones someone else started—you could sell t-shirts with that phrase written on them.
Don Ladouceur knew that when he spotted...
MICHENER-ALLEN AUCTIONEERING MARCH 18 “WHAT’S IT?” WEDNESDAY
Here's the first clue to today's Michener-Allen Auctioneering "What's It?" Wednesday.
This is the second clue.
You can see the answer below on Thursday.
It's a 1959...
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MSCC JANUARY 2021 STARS OF THE SHOW—THE JUNE 7, 2015 SUKANEN...
The Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum near Moose Jaw, SK, Canada is the perfect setting for a car show because its old buildings...
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A CAR GUY LOOK AT THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: DAY ONE
DECEMBER 7-A CAR GUY LOOK AT THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS:DAY ONE On the first day of Christmas my true...
JULY 2, 2015: CANADA DAY 2015–A CAR SHOW AT AN 18TH CENTURY TRADING POST
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta has been around for a long time.
It was established as a fur trading post in 1799 and now plays a...
‘CUBAN CHROME’-ONE OF THE GREAT CAR GUY SHOWS
The TV schedule is chock full of car guy shows that range from largely un-watchable to occasional must-see TV.
"The worst of the bunch...
A MIRACLE TAKES PLACE LATE IN THE SEASON: TWO CAR SHOWS IN ONE DAY
Late September is a lamentable time of year for car guys and the late Frank Sinatra.
Therefore it was entirely appropriate when Sinatra’s version...
CARVING UP A LEGEND—WHY BUTCHER HISTORY?
There’s been a solid trend toward resto-mods in the old car hobby and that’s a good thing in many ways.
Classic iron with great brakes,...
OCTOBER 23, 2015: “AND A HALF”… THE FAMOUS MID-SEASON CARS FROM 60S DETROIT
Fractions matter to car guys.
Think of a body panel that is half an inch out and you will have an angry car guy with...
DECEMBER 4, 2011: SHOPPING FOR A CLASSIC? MISS MANNERS GUIDE TO BUYING OLD IRON
Buying a new car or truck is one thing-buying a mint condition affordable 1947 Studebaker is an entirely different concept.
The basic idea is the...
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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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MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR DECEMBER 2026 CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS
We're setting up the calendar for the 2026 Car Show Season for club and community car shows, so you can get listed on the...

















































































































