OCTOBER 2019: A 1970 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER WITH PLENTY OF HORSEPOWER...

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The Chrysler 383 engine may be in the shadows of automotive history-but the legendary Mopar big block was in factory production long before the...

A TV REPORTER/MORON GETS FIRED FOR ALL OF THE RIGHT REASONS...

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One of the worst offenses that you can commit at a car show is any form of physical contact with the vehicles entered in...

IS RESTO-MOD JUST 21ST CENTURY SPEAK FOR HOT ROD?

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You see them more and more in the car hobby—they call them resto-mods. A resto-mod is basically an old car (or truck) with high-tech components...

MSCC OCTOBER 23 “WHAT’S IT?” WEDNESDAY—A WEEKLY TEST FOR CAR GUYS

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Just when you thought you’d left tests behind in school you get this one—but it’s a lot more fun so here’s the first clue...

OCTOBER 2019: A 1968 CORVETTE STINGRAY IS BUILT INTO A 21ST...

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The 1968 Corvette Stingray was a third generation sports car legend that was specifically designed to follow in the giant footsteps of the first...

A RETRO MAGAZINE TEST DRIVE IN A VERY RETRO 1910 WHITE...

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I bought several old car magazines at a spring swap meet that were printed during the early years of the Nixon administration. One of...

LET THE FISTFIGHTS BEGIN: 1956 FORD OR 1956 METEOR?

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There are many similarities between a 1956 Ford and a 1956 Meteor. The lookalike angle was a highly intentional decision by Ford of Canada...

OCTOBER 2019: ‘MONZIE’ THE ’70 CHEVY TRUCK–A COLORFUL TRUCK WITH A...

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A yellow 1970 Chevy ½ ton resto mod started life as a factory orange ¾ ton Camper Special-complete with add-on camper. That was not the...

MSCC OCT 18 FEATURE FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE REASONS WHY YOU...

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Most people who own classic iron have a pretty big commitment to their old car or truck. This type of commitment is less like the...

MSCC OCTOBER 16 “WHAT’S IT?” WEDNESDAY— IT’S THE STANDARD ONE HEADLIGHT-ONE...

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These “What’s It?” Wednesday clues can go down many paths but one of the most popular is a head light (see above). Followed by a...

OCTOBER 2019: “IT’S JUST A BEAUMONT”– NOT A GOOD WAY TO...

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Tim Beausoliel has been the proud owner of a 1967 Beaumont SD 396 for the past 21 years. Many car guys may not even have...

OCTOBER 2019: RESTO COOL–WHEN GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO A 1954 GMC...

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Kevin Staal is the proud owner of a 1954 GMC pickup truck that is a subtle combination of retro and resto mod features. Kevin is...

MYSTARCOLLECTOR ASKS THE QUESTION: WAS THE 1962 STUDEBAKER AVANTI THE FIRST...

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Few people of sound mind and even a room temperature IQ would dispute the fact the Ford Mustang was indeed the first pony car....

OCTOBER 2019: 1955 CHRYSLER WINDSOR CONVERTIBLE—MUSEUM QUALITY EARLY EXNER ERA CLASSIC

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Virgil Exner’s name is spoken in hushed tones in certain social circles because he’s been elevated to god-like status with 50s Mopar guys. He’s the...

OCTOBER 2019 STARS OF THE SHOW: MAY-JULY 1

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The past summer was full of good car shows—so many that one month wouldn’t cover the season so this is Part One from May-July...

MSCC OCTOBER 11 FEATURE FRIDAY: WHAT’S IT LIKE TO HAVE A...

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James Garner was a screen legend because he made acting look so easy. His laid-back style may have looked effortless but he was at...

MSCC OCTOBER 9 “WHAT’S IT?” WEDNESDAY—SOLVE A MID-WEEK PUZZLE WITH TWO...

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The beauty of MyStarCollectorCar “What’s It?” Wednesday is found in the extra clue because the first clue might point you in the right direction. The...

OCTOBER 2019: ALL IN THE FAMILY WITH A 1926 FORD MODEL...

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Wayne Anderson is the current owner of a 1926 Ford Model T two-door sedan that was previously owned by his uncle; a dyed-in-the-wool Ford...

OCTOBER 2019: A 1950 IHC PICKUP TRUCK IS A GRANDDAD’S LEGACY...

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Andre Gagnon is the proud owner of a 1950 International Harvester L-120 ¾ ton pickup truck that is not just any truck because his...

OCTOBER 2019: ’66 FAIRLANE GT—FIVE BUDDIES’ INFLUENCE AND SOME HARDCORE NEGOTIATIONS...

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Every car guy has one car that played a big role in his life. It’s usually a family member like a father, uncle or brother...