OCTOBER 2019: FRANKIE THE 1956 CADILLAC HEARSE GETS A COOL NEW...
Grant McDonald is the proud owner of a 1956 Cadillac hearse that very likely took many passengers on their last ride during with its...
MSCC OCTOBER 30 “WHAT’S IT?” WEDNESDAY—A MID-WEEK PUZZLE TO SHARPEN YOUR...
MyStarCollectorCar is based on the nostalgia behind the old car hobby so it’s only natural that this nostalgia gets tested occasionally with “What’s It?”...
THE PERFECT CAR SHOW—IT’S WEATHER, TIMING, HARD WORK AND LUCK
Car shows are a bigger gamble than a falling down drunk playing cards at a blackjack table in Vegas.
There are more moving parts than...
‘IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE’: THE COOL CAR ANGLE IN A...
It Came From Outer Space’ may well have been one of the worst sci-fi movies ever made during a hot 1950s market for flying...
OCTOBER 2019: A 1970 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER WITH PLENTY OF HORSEPOWER...
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...
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?
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
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...
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...
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?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
























































