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JANUARY 2019: A 1935 CHEVY THREE WINDOW COUPE HAS TWO 21ST...
The darling of the 1930s has always been the Ford deuce coupe made famous by hot-rodders and the Beach Boys.
However, most car guys would...
TODAY AT MY STAR
SEPTEMBER 2025 MOPAR MUSCLE FROM THE LAND DOWN UNDER—THIS 1973 CHRYSLER...
Australian cars are a mystery to North Americans because they’re like a duckbill platypus, koala bear, or kangaroo.
They’re only found in Australia.
This 1973 Chrysler...
CAR GUY THINGS I DON’T LIKE
The car hobby is a constant learning curve for me—mostly a good learning curve.
I get an education with every interview but it’s not always...
OWNERS STORIES
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FEBRUARY 2016 STARS OF THE SHOW—A LOOK BACK AT SCOTTSDALE AUCTION...
FEBRUARY 2016 STARS OF THE SHOW—A LOOK BACK AT SCOTTSDALE AUCTION CAR WEEK
There is a week where some of the most incredible iron on...
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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...
OCTOBER 6 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE WAYS A WINTER CAR PROJECT IS THE KEY...
The idea that a car project will torpedo a stable ship of marriage is not without merit.
The conflict between spouses and cars will become...
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...
TILL DEATH DO US PART: THIS CONDITION COULD BE A TRUE STORY...
The vintage vehicle hobby is our bread and butter here at MyStarCollectorCar; thus it is no secret we like stories that involve a long...
WHAT’S IN A COLOR? – PLENTY FOR CAR GUYS
There was a popular expression that stated clothes make the man.
This line of thought is likely true for any guy who shows up for...
“CAR GUY”–THE SHRINKING SUBCULTURE
I work in tech.
Specifically I work in software development and end-user support.
I’m a hired geek.
I’m not the guy who gets you a...
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...
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FIVE PICKS FOR THIS YEAR’S MICHENER-ALLEN COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
There's an annual tradition every July where Jim and I preview the Michener-Allen Collector Car Auction.
It’s like Christmas in July because every year you...
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MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR MARCH 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...