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DECEMBER 2021: THIS RESURRECTED 1971 OPEL GT HAS A LONG HISTORY...
Keith Wilford was a young university student when he became the owner of his brother’s 1971 Opel GT.
The car was only 7 years...
TODAY AT MY STAR
APRIL 2026: A SUCCESSFUL 35-YEAR SEARCH FOR EXACTLY THE RIGHT 1971...
Jim Berry was a young mechanic at the starting line of a career in the trade when he was given the task of a...
RESTRICTED LICENSE PLATES FOR ANTIQUE VEHICLES—THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG
There was a recent news story about Minnesota banning vintage cars from the road at night and severely limiting the annual mileage.
As usual, the...
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STARS OF THE SHOW
DECEMBER 2017 MSCC STARS OF THE SHOW: IT’S CAR SHOW SEASON...
Those of us who live in the northern regions of the continent are already getting an introduction to a nasty winter.
Car shows are something...
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NOVEMBER 24 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: 5 GOOD REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO OWN A...
There is nothing that makes this world a better place than an old car-except another old car.
Most people are afraid to own ancient automotive...
‘CUBAN CHROME’-ONE OF THE GREAT CAR GUY SHOWS
The TV schedule is chock full of car guy shows that range from largely un-watchable to occasional must-see TV.
"The worst of the bunch...
COULD I HAVE GRAFTED ON SOME COOL FACTOR IN ’72?
I love leafing through old car magazines just to see what could have been because it sure looks like they gave away gold for...
CRUSHING A HIGH SCHOOL KID’S FIRST CAR DREAMS WITH A CYLINDER HEAD REBUILD
There was a bygone era when a first car meant everything to a young car guy.
A first car represented a golden opportunity to hit...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN YOU USE A 350 CHEVY ENGINE IN YOUR...
The use of a small block Chevy engine in a resto mod project is the chosen path for many car guys because of cost...
DECEMBER 1, 2017 MSCC FIVE FOR FRIDAY: MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR PICKS 5 OF ITS FAVORITE VINTAGE...
We at MyStarCollectorCar lean heavily toward vintage vehicles built somewhere in Canada and the United States when it comes to our favorites, but we...
DECEMBER 7, 2015: WE PICK THE MOST ICONIC CAR IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY
Any word with “iconic” in front of it in a sentence means the subject is also in front of its peers in the world...
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Costs Behind A Classic Car Restoration
Collecting classic cars is a timeless hobby for car enthusiasts across the country. Bloomberg recently noted a 19% increase in auction sales of classic cars since...
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MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR MAY 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...


















































































































