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NOVEMBER 2021: MARY LOU’S FAVORITE ILL-GOTTEN FORD–A 1955 FAIRLANE
Older MyStarCollectorCar readers may already understand the ‘Mary Lou’ reference in the song because it was the title of a 1959 hit by Ronnie...
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JULY 2025: THIS 1972 FORD ECONOLINE E-200 CUSTOM VAN IS A...
The 1970s was an interesting era for many reasons, including vehicle choices.
Brute force killer machines were phased out by politics and new automotive...
CAMROSE 2025—SMALL TOWN FRIENDLY IS STILL A REALITY
Camrose, Alberta Canada hosts an annual car show and this year’s was another success.
They have a big car culture in Camrose and it shows...
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STARS OF THE SHOW
JUNE 2022 STARS OF THE SHOW–A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO CAR SHOWS...
June is a very unpredictable month because it can be a beast or a blessing in terms of weather.
These MSCC Stars of the Show...
MYSTAR HIGHLIGHTS
MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR SORTS OUT TV’S CAR SHOWS (PART 1)
We have discussed the topic of automotive TV shows many times over the years because most car guys are well aware of these programs...
SEPTEMBER 29 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE LESSONS LEARNED WITH AN OLD CAR
Old cars are different from modern cars in many ways, so they require a different approach and philosophy from new cars.
Old cars look different...
DECEMBER 31, 2011: MORE EVENTS THAT ROCKED THE CAR WORLD-FINS TO THE LEFT AND...
Full disclosure here: Jimmy Buffett was actually talking about a bar filled with too many dudes and not enough chicks when he wrote "Fins"....
APRIL 29, 2015: REALITY 101–MYSTAR TEACHES THE GOLDEN RULES ABOUT HOW TO SELL YOUR...
Most car guys want to part with their beloved rides shortly after they are fitted with a toe tag.
“Till death do us part” is...
DECEMBER 1, 2017 MSCC FIVE FOR FRIDAY: MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR PICKS 5 OF ITS FAVORITE VINTAGE...
We at MyStarCollectorCar lean heavily toward vintage vehicles built somewhere in Canada and the United States when it comes to our favorites, but we...
NO RAIN, THE PARK, AND OTHER THINGS AT THE HIGH RIVER CAR SHOW
High River, Alberta hosts one of the last major car shows in western Canada and it is always a sunny day for this annual...
NOVEMBER 10, 2015: AUTO ROUND-UP–IT’S LIKE A PAPER CAR SHOW WITH REALLY COOL RIDES
AUTO ROUND-UP: IT’S LIKE A PAPER CAR SHOW WITH REALLY COOL RIDES
Dedicated MSCC readers already know about the connection with Auto Round-Up but here’s...
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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...
CAR SHOWS & EVENTS
MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR SEPTEMBER 2025 CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 5: RED DEER, AB Red Deer Extendicare’s 13th Annual Classic Parade, Park and Burnout show 12 Michener Blvd 5-9 Lineup for parade at...