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HOT ROD MAGAZINE’S 1973 BATTLE OF THE VANS
Most of us think about Hot Rod Magazine in terms of its go-fast philosophy.
'The basic premise behind the magazine is how to win life’s...
TODAY AT MY STAR
NOVEMBER 2025: 1968 CHARGER RT—IT WAS A 12-YEAR-OLD’S DREAM CAR
Every car guy has that dream car—the one that set them on fire when they were a kid.
It could be a classic muscle car,...
WAS 1973 REALLY THAT BAD?
1973 was a transitional year for Detroit iron because they were de-tuning cars to make them run on unleaded gas.
The government guys also started...
OWNERS STORIES
STARS OF THE SHOW
AUGUST 2023 STARS OF THE SHOW–A DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND A DECADE AGO
MyStarCollectorCar hit two small town car shows ten years ago in Glennifer Lake and Markerville on August 17th and 18th 2013.
These were typical community...
MYSTAR HIGHLIGHTS
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015: HOW A CAR STORY GOES FROM AN IMPRESSION TO A MYSTAR...
Our motto at MyStarCollectorCar has always been pretty basic: there is a story behind every car.
Some of the stories are simply more interesting...
JUNE 6, 2015: OLD CAR ROAD TRIPS–HOW TO KEEP THINGS GOING IN THE RIGHT...
The car show season is in full swing and the old road warriors are back for another round of survival of the fittest.
The best...
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...
AUGUST 22, 2015: WELCOME TO THE NEW MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR WEBSITE
The idea of a vintage vehicle website was on the front burner for us back in 2007.
All we needed to do was find the...
JUNE 29, 2015: THE ESRA SHOW–A GREAT CAR EVENT WITH MANY SURPRISES
We can draw a few conclusions from the Edmonton Street Rod Association’s 31st annual car show.
One: these guys know how to throw a great...
REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT ELEPHANT: A LOOK BACK AT THE LAST PRODUCTION 426 HEMI
The 1972 model lineup for Chrysler Corporation was down one engine option for its customers.
Their buyers could no longer check off the 426...
AUGUST 24, 2015: TWO GREAT WAYS TO SPEND A SUNNY SUMMER DAY
There are few things better than a warm summer day at a car show.
In fact, the only way this scenario gets better is two...
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16 CANDLES AT MYSTAR—THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
April 2nd is the 16th year for MyStarCollectorCar and here’s the most important lesson.
It’s still fun.
There’s nothing better than the warm and fuzzy world...
CAR SHOWS & EVENTS
MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR FEBRUARY 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...



















































































































