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DO YOU THROW YOUR CLASSIC’S KEYS TO YOUR 16-YEAR-OLD KID?
I follow numerous automotive threads because I like to see what’s going on in the car hobby.
These threads give me instant feedback on various...
TODAY AT MY STAR
MYSTAR OCTOBER 24 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE CLASSIC FACTORY DUAL EXHAUST...
Dual exhaust systems weren’t much of a factor with regular production cars until Ford introduced the flathead V-8 in March 1932.
That’s when the performance...
OCTOBER 2025: 1960 THUNDERBIRD—THE THREE DEUCES MAKE EMILY SPECIAL
The Squarebird era (1958-1960) Thunderbirds never got the same press coverage as the tri-five (1955-57) first-gen Thunderbirds.
That doesn’t mean the Squarebirds were unpopular because...
OWNERS STORIES
STARS OF THE SHOW
MAY 2020 STARS OF THE SHOW – THE DIDSBURY CAR SHOW
Most car show events are cancelled at this point and the Didsbury show is no exception.
Didsbury, Alberta, Canada hosts an annual car show every...
MYSTAR HIGHLIGHTS
MSCC DECEMBER 28 “WHAT’S IT?” WEDNESDAY—THE TAIL LIGHTS SHOULD BE ENOUGH
WHAT’S IT? WEDNESDAY—A MID-WEEK TEST FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE TRIVIA GUYS
This is a weekly feature at MyStarCollectorCar and it’s pretty easy to explain.
You’ll see a...
HOW MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR PLANS TO CONQUER 2017
We never rest on our laurels at MyStarCollectorCar.com.
We will continue to chase another car story, truck story, or vintage car hobby topic on the...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018: IS THE CAR HOBBY REALLY CRUISING TOWARD OBLIVION?
The Washington Post led with this headline when they ran a recent story about the rise and fall of the car hobby-only they did...
MSCC FANTASY PICKS SEVEN AUCTION CARS THAT WOULD LOOK GREAT IN A GARAGE
I was at a local auction and like every other car guy there; I picked the cars and trucks I’d pull the trigger on—given...
JANUARY 1, 2012: NUT JOBS SAY IT’S THE LAST YEAR FOR EARTH WE SAY...
Today is the first day of the rest of your car shows.
It's 2012 baby...time to ring out the old and ring in the...
SIX FOR SUNDAY: GREY CUP RIDES—105 YEARS OF TRADITION
The Grey Cup is the oldest professional football trophy in North America and today is Grey Cup weekend.
Most Canadians can’t decide whether the Grey...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015: THE DISAPPEARED…WHAT WAS ONCE COMMON IS NOW HISTORY
Memories from the past is the only place where we can find some of automotive history’s most popular rides.
Most of us are too young...
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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 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...
















































































































