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THE RISE AND FALL OF RIDE HEIGHTS IN OLD IRON
I have a keen interest in old movies and TV programs for many reasons.
I like the period-correct feel of these shows from the...
TODAY AT MY STAR
MYSTAR APRIL 2024 STARS OF THE SHOW–THE RUNNING AND NON-RUNNING STARS...
Last month's mega-road trip through ten states provided a car show on its own.
These weren't typical show stars--many of them weren't even running but...
MYSTAR APRIL 26 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE CARS YOUR DAD DROVE...
Car guys look at the 1969-70 era as a mythical time for muscle cars because that’s when massive power peaked at Detroit thanks to...
OWNERS STORIES
STARS OF THE SHOW
MARCH 2019 STARS OF THE SHOW: AUCTIONS CAN BE A GREAT...
Car auctions are all about commerce but they also put together some really nice groups of classic iron and that qualifies as a car...
MYSTAR HIGHLIGHTS
“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...
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...
WHY CLASSIC PICKUP TRUCKS ARE ON THE RISE IN PRICE AND POPULARITY
It is no secret to car guys that vintage trucks are the rising rock stars in the hobby.
Classic trucks have taken a generous hike...
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...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015: HOW A CAR STORY GOES FROM AN IMPRESSION TO A MYSTAR...
Our motto at MyStarCollectorCar has always been pretty basic: there is a story behind every car.
Some of the stories are simply more interesting...
NOVEMBER 4, 2015: MILLENNIUM FALCON–GEORGE LUCAS’S ULTIMATE HOT ROD
I’m getting pretty excited about the new Star Wars movie.
Which is surprising since the last three Star Wars movies were pretty forgettable journeys...
AUGUST 29, 2015: NO SEAT BELTS–PART OF THE MAGIC BEHIND AN OLD CAR OR...
The vintage ride hobby is alive and well in the 21st century and there are many reasons to explain its excellent health.
MSCC has decided...
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GREAT GRILLES OF THE ‘50S – HOW LEARNING CAN BE FUN
Research is the backbone of MyStarCollectorCar’s written material because the collector car hobby is an ongoing education.
The key to this education is finding quality...
CAR SHOWS & EVENTS
MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR JULY 2024 CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS
JULY 1: BLACKIE, AB 1st Annual Rural Show and Shine
JULY 1: SALTSPRING ISLAND, BC 24th Annual Car Show
JULY 1: BRETON, AB The Village...