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MARCH 20, 2012: WHY NASCAR IS SUCH A GREAT SPECTATOR SPORT...
There are simpletons among us who love to trot out a tired cliché about NASCAR: hit the gas and turn left.
Hitting the gas...
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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...
CHECKING OUT A LATE, LATE SEASON ALBERTA CAR SHOW AT THE...
Car shows typically end by late October in Alberta (Canada) because global warming is a concept here—not a reality.
I’ve been to a few winter...
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STARS OF THE SHOW
JUNE 2012 STARS OF THE SHOW: LIKE OPENING DAY IN BASEBALL
The MyStarCollectorCar Events page has the highest daily traffic flow on the site over any month, but in the spring the numbers soar. The...
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A VERY MERRY MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR CHRISTMAS TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE
Christmas is a perfect time to look back on the past year and feel grateful for the things that made it a great year.
MyStarCollectorCar.com...
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...
ENDLESS SUMMER (AND WHY TWINS DO NOT HAVE ESP) AT THE GULL LAKE CAR...
The annual Labor Day weekend show takes place once a year near the community center at Gull Lake, Alberta.
The show is all about vintage...
DECEMBER 4, 2011: SHOPPING FOR A CLASSIC? MISS MANNERS GUIDE TO BUYING OLD IRON
Buying a new car or truck is one thing-buying a mint condition affordable 1947 Studebaker is an entirely different concept.
The basic idea is the...
“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...
THE ELUSIVE DODGE POLARIS: HOW A CLASSIC CAR BECAME A SNOWMOBILE
Time is the sworn enemy of memory and accuracy.
I was at a self-serve gas station in a 1963 Plymouth when I met a friendly...
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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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...
CAR SHOWS & EVENTS
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...















































































































