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SEPTEMBER 2020: 1978 MGB – THE SEARCH FOR DAD’S LAST CAR...
One of the most difficult tasks in the car hobby is tracking down a long-lost car.
There are many reasons but the biggest one is...
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MYSTAR NOVEMBER 7 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE LITTLE LONG ROOFS YOU’LL...
The early 1960s were a turning point in the car industry, because that’s when the North American car industry decided to take on the...
NOVEMBER 2025: 1966 IMPERIAL—IF YOU DON’T DRIVE THEM JUST TAKE...
The term road warrior is thrown around with reverence at MyStarCollectorCar, because it’s a badge of honor.
This 1966 Imperial deserves a badge of honor.Jerry...
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STARS OF THE SHOW
DECEMBER 2023 STARS OF THE SHOW–THE 2009 SUPER RUN
This month's MSCC Stars of the Show is look back at the 2009 Super Run in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada in August that year.
This...
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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...
“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...
MAY 30, 2015: LITTLE JOE CARTWRIGHT AND A DIFFERENT KIND OF HORSE: THE ’65...
I spotted a 1965 Chevy Impala SS 396 convertible at a recent car show and remembered exactly why I was blown away by these...
DECEMBER 28, 2015 THE PIECES THAT MAKE THE PERFECT CAR GUY
What makes the perfect car guy?
'What are the pieces that separate the perfect car guy from the rest of the pack?'
We decided to compose...
JULY 12, 2015: SYLVAN LAKE SHOW 2015–SMOKE HAZE, PURPLE HAZE AND A THING
Sylvan Lake is a famous lakeside resort community in Central Alberta.
It has enormous appeal during the summer months when tens of thousands of tourists...
OCTOBER 13, 2015: T-BUCKET—THE MOST SIGNIFICANT HOT ROD EVER BUILT?
There are a few cars (and trucks) you can call automotive icons.
1st-3rd Gen Corvettes, the 5-6-7 Chevys, the ’32 Fords, 1st Gen Mustangs, 1st...
DECEMBER 30, 2011: 1970S CARS ARE THE RODNEY DANGERFIELDS OF THE HOBBY: THEY NEED...
There is one angle on the car hobby that seriously p****es me off:some smug weasel with an anti-Detroit philosophy who takes a past generation...
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The Benefits of Using Wellington’s Auto Wreckers for Car Removal Needs
Many individuals and businesses recognise the importance of recycling and reusing old car parts to minimise landfill waste. However, some may not know the...
CAR SHOWS & EVENTS
MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR OCTOBER 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...
















































































































