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STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF LEGENDARY MOTOWN IRON…WHAT CAME NEXT?
Sometimes it is tough to follow a legend.
A good example is the guy who replaced Babe Ruth when the Sultan of Swat got...
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DECEMBER 2025: 1964 MERCURY 250—HE RESCUED THIS OLD WARRIOR FROM A...
Auto wreckers are a good source for a project because some yards still have hidden gold.
This 1964 Mercury 250 pickup is a classic example...
DECEMBER 2025: 1975 NOVA –THE NAME RITA CAME LATER
Cars with a documented history are gold in the car hobby.
If you’re the second or third owner, there’s a good chance the biography of...
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JANUARY 2014 STARS OF THE SHOW: A SALUTE TO HISTORY ROAD
JANUARY 2014 STARS OF THE SHOW: A VISUAL SALUTE TO HISTORY ROAD One of the real advantages to a site dedicated to old iron...
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THE GOLDILOCKS FORMULA FOR CAR GUYS
Old rides come in all shapes and sizes from stock to wild enough to question the sanity of the builder.
The question for most car...
MAY 27, 2015: WHERE HAVE ALL THE OLD CARS GONE? LONG TIME PASSING…
Peter, Paul and Mary had a great big hit back in 1962 when they released ‘Where Have All The Flowers Gone?”.
This was basically a...
DECEMBER 28, 2011: EVENTS THAT ROCKED THE CAR WORLD IN THE BABY BOOMER ERA:...
The 1953 Chevrolet Corvette was a complete departure for General Motors because it was designed for only two passengers in the post-war population explosion...
MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK—WHAT WAS HOT AND WHAT WAS NOT AT BARRETT-JACKSON
Monday morning quarterback is a term designed to take a shot at guys who make bold statements after a football game.
I’m one of those...
AUGUST 25 MSCC FIVE FOR FRIDAY: JIM PICKS HIS FAVORITE RIDES FROM SUMMER 2017
This article may be the toughest assignment I have ever given myself here at MyStarCollectorCar because I loved every vintage car and truck this...
AUGUST 31, 2015: A SMALL RESORT VILLAGE HAS A BIG SHOW
We took in the Village of Pigeon Lake car show for the first time this past weekend and were very impressed with the entire...
MAY 11, 2015: TURF WARS–NEW RIDES VS OLD RIDES CONTROVERSIES AT CAR SHOWS
One of the most contentious issues at car shows is the guest list.
Should new cars mingle freely with old cars at shows or should...
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The Benefits of Using Wellington’s Auto Wreckers for Car Removal Needs
Many individuals and businesses recognise the importance of recycling and reusing old car parts to minimise landfill waste. However, some may not know the...
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MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR OCTOBER 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...

















































































































