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DECEMBER 2021: 1970 FORD SPORT CUSTOM–IT WAS JUST TOO GOOD TO...
Very few people kept their brand-new vehicles for more than a few years in the early 70s because they’re machines, so they wore out.
Factor...
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“THIS MIGHT UPSET A FEW PEOPLE”—A TV CAR GUY WITH A...
I watched a video done by a former TV car guy about the future direction of the car hobby.
He was always the outspoken voice...
OCTOBER 2025: 1960 MERCURY M-100—THIS CANUCK TRUCK HANDLES LIKE A 2008...
The 1960 Mercury M-100 pickup truck was exclusive to the Canadian market.
Ford guys south of the border think they’re some kind of custom build...
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SNOW DAY: WHY MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR DID NOT ATTEND THE HIGH RIVER CAR...
One of our favorite car shows is the annual High River, Alberta car show because the entire community gets involved in this event.
The...
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DECEMBER 28, 2011: EVENTS THAT ROCKED THE CAR WORLD IN THE BABY BOOMER ERA:...
The 1953 Chevrolet Corvette was a complete departure for General Motors because it was designed for only two passengers in the post-war population explosion...
JUNE 21, 2015: WHAT’S BEATS A CAR SHOW WEEKEND? A DOUBLE HEADER CAR SHOW...
There are a ton of car shows every weekend and most of them take place on a Saturday.
The logic behind Saturday shows is an...
DECEMBER 17, 2011: Red Deer Street Rodders Fundraiser Sets New Record
Comfort Collision hosted their Annual Christmas Party and Fundraiser for the Red Deer Food Bank on Thursday December 15 and the car guys set...
BRUTE FORCE IN A COMPACT PACKAGE: WHEN THE BIG THREE STAYED SMALL BUT GOT...
The compact car was built in North America to fend off Germany’s VW Beetle invasion- an event that took place long before the British...
DECEMBER 31, 2011: MORE EVENTS THAT ROCKED THE CAR WORLD-FINS TO THE LEFT AND...
Full disclosure here: Jimmy Buffett was actually talking about a bar filled with too many dudes and not enough chicks when he wrote "Fins"....
THE 1958-59 CHEVYS AND FORDS: THE TIMES THEY WERE A-CHANGING
One of the fundamental principles of a bygone automotive era was annual change.
This time of year (autumn) was an exciting time at car dealerships...
JULY 12, 2015: IN SEARCH OF THE EXTREMELY RARE 1968 DODGE MOPAR BARACOODA
I scan the automotive want ads on a regular basis in a number of places on the ‘Net.
We live in a lightning-fast world where...
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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 APRIL 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...