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MSCC JANUARY 20 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE OF THE COOLEST FULL-SIZE...
History tells us the peak time for muscle cars fell within the period from 1969-71—an era when horsepower soared, then disappeared.
The spotlight was always...
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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ‘THE EMPEROR’? AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ROADSTER.
The July 1960 edition of ‘Hot Rod Magazine’ featured a cover story on what they called ‘America’s Most Beautiful Roadster’.
It was a ’29 Ford...
OCTOBER 2025: 1969 BARRACUDA—HE DID ALL THE RIGHT THINGS WITH EDDIE’S...
The 1969 Plymouth Barracuda was a solid entry in the ongoing pony car wars of the 1960s.
The A-body Mopars had a solid fan club...
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JULY 2024 STARS OF THE SHOW–HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST YEAR’S ROCK’N AUGUST
Rock'n August in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada is a highlight reel for me because it's such a well-run show.
This event takes place every year...
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JUNE 13, 2015: A LOOK AT THE FIVE BEST AND FIVE WORST TV CAR...
I’ve always thought Denis Leary had the best line about television:
“I'm sick and tired of our generation being called the TV generation. What do...
WHEN TWO WHEELS JOIN FOUR WHEELS FOR A GREAT CAUSE
Last week was a tough time for people in our community.
One of our local farm families lost three young daughters in an unspeakably...
JULY 2015: A 1966 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO COMES HOME FOR GOOD THIS TIME
One of the coolest cars to ever come out of the Sensational Sixties was the 1966 Olds Toronado.
The General invented the stylish name (Toronado)...
CONFESSIONS OF A MILE-MAKER IN A METRIC COUNTRY
I live in Canada where the kilometer measurement became the law of the land in 1977.
The resultant confusion was newsworthy at the time because...
AUGUST 17, 2015: WE STEP BACK IN TIME AT THE MARKERVILLE CAR SHOW
The weather was not perfect for the 2015 Markerville car show so I looked up the phone number for the Markerville Creamery to...
MSCC TIME CAPSULE:THE SPYDER AND THE HILLYBILLY- A 1973 AD… A BIG DISTRACTION FACTOR
This ad has some guy in a genuine 100% doofus cowboy hat. The only guy who looked good in that kind of hat...
MAY 26, 2015 DOGS IN CARS PART 8: CAR RIDES—LIKE CRACK COCAINE FOR CANINES
Who among us can drive away from a sad-looking dog?
Car rides are like crack cocaine for dogs, so once you get your best 4-legged...
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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 AUGUST 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...













































































































