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APRIL 2021: A RESCUED 1965 PONTIAC GTO IS A WOLF IN...
The first-gen Pontiac GTO gained a legendary reputation as one of the first muscle cars from the 1960s.
The Goat (GTO) debuted in 1964,...
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MYSTAR JULY 18 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: THREE CARS, SAME 1000-MILE ROAD...
MyStarCollectorCar celebrates road warriors because if you don’t drive them—why own them?
That’s why today’s Five for Friday is about three old cars (1960 Dodge...
HOW MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR TAKES A FACEBOOK ROAD TO A GOOD CAR STORY
The 2025 car show season is here, and we are very excited in that kid-at-Christmas kind of way about it.
The off season is a...
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DECEMBER 2010 STARS OF THE SHOW…REMEMBER SUMMER?
One thing that really stands out about car show season is that the shows are held in summer weather. That's a warm thought...
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MSCC OCTOBER 27 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: 5 DANGER SIGNS OF A CHRONIC OLD CAR...
It’s hip these days to publically admit one’s personal demons-preferably on some vacuous daytime talk show where the mindless masses flock to the shills/hosts...
1965: WHEN THE TORCH GOT PASSED BY CHEVY
The 1964 Chevrolet Impala is one of GM’s most iconic vehicles because these cars had the perfect style for millions of their fans.
In fact...
MAY 30, 2015: LITTLE JOE CARTWRIGHT AND A DIFFERENT KIND OF HORSE: THE ’65...
I spotted a 1965 Chevy Impala SS 396 convertible at a recent car show and remembered exactly why I was blown away by these...
NOVEMBER 16, 2015: A LOOK BACK AT SEMA 2015
The SEMA Show concluded last week in Las Vegas, Nevada and it is hard to describe to someone that has never attended. Combine 2.5...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015: HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE THE CAR GUY SICKNESS
We have touched upon the concept of “car guy sickness” in earlier MSCC articles, but we will review the affliction for newer readers....
HOW TO I.D. OLD IRON—DON’T BE AFRAID TO USE A CHEAT SHEET
I’m pretty good at identifying old cars and trucks—within a certain range.
I can I.D. most old cars between 1955 and 1970 because they changed...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: POTENTIALLY VERY BAD IDEA–A BIG BLOCK UNDER THE...
For many car guys, there was a time and place for vintage rides: the past.
Many car guys like little or nothing about old cars...
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MSCC MAY 8 FEATURE FIVE FOR FRIDAY — HUMBLE BEGINNINGS:...
Auto Round-Up is a go-to source for any car search and they're one of the few paper sources left in the classic car sales...
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MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR JULY 2025 CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS
JULY 1: FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB Canada DRuralay Show and Shine
JULY 1: HIGH RIVER, AB Canada Day Car Show
JULY 1: STONY PLAIN, AB Canada...