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THE LINEUP—BULLITT WASN’T THE FIRST SAN FRANCISCO CAR CHASE
I like watching old movies because they are a rolling car show with period-correct old iron.
The plot doesn’t matter—Breakfast at Tiffany’s even works for...
TODAY AT MY STAR
THE AUTOMOTIVE WONDER THAT WAS THE FABULOUS ‘54 FORD
Most car guys will look past the early 1950s domestic cars and stare fondly at the back nine of the Fabulous Fifties, but not...
CAR GUY CHRISTMAS DREAMS
Car guys are a natural fit for the Christmas season because the car hobby itself is founded on hopes, dreams and nostalgia.
That’s the basis...
OWNERS STORIES
STARS OF THE SHOW
MYSTAR JANUARY 2024 STARS OF THE SHOW…FROM 15+ YEARS AGO
This is MyStarCollectorCar's 15th year so the right thing to do is look back at that first year in 2009.
Stars of the Show didn't...
MYSTAR HIGHLIGHTS
JUNE 11, 2015: HOT ROD 1959–A LOOK BACK AT THE CAR HOBBY FROM 56...
Hot-rodders in the 50s were innovators.
They had limited financial resources and the available horsepower was a fraction of today’s choices, so a car project...
WHAT’S IN A COLOR? – PLENTY FOR CAR GUYS
There was a popular expression that stated clothes make the man.
This line of thought is likely true for any guy who shows up for...
OCTOBER 13, 2015: T-BUCKET—THE MOST SIGNIFICANT HOT ROD EVER BUILT?
There are a few cars (and trucks) you can call automotive icons.
1st-3rd Gen Corvettes, the 5-6-7 Chevys, the ’32 Fords, 1st Gen Mustangs, 1st...
IN SEARCH OF DAISY DUKE AND A CAR SHOW (WE FOUND BOTH)
Catherine Bach is an actress who has made a career out of her many roles in both movies and TV.
Some fans will remember her...
JULY 8, 2015: A BIG THANK YOU TO THE UNSUNG HEROES OF CAR SHOWS
There is a fundamental truth to every car show: no cars-no shows.
The people who take the time, effort and financial investment to build their...
DECEMBER 18, 2011: WHO WAS THE COOLEST CAR GUY? JAMES (ROCKFORD) GARNER OR STEVE...
Is it even possible to pick a winner between these two guys?
Maybe-just maybe.
James Garner and Steve McQueen actually acted together in 'The Great...
APRIL 11, 2015: TRUST YOUR NOSE–A CAR GUY GUIDE TO STRANGE AUTOMOTIVE AROMAS
I was walking to my car in a parking lot the other day I encountered a familiar and frightening smell: the sickly sweet aroma...
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GREAT GRILLES OF THE ‘50S – HOW LEARNING CAN BE FUN
Research is the backbone of MyStarCollectorCar’s written material because the collector car hobby is an ongoing education.
The key to this education is finding quality...
CAR SHOWS & EVENTS
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...
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