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  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...

  The title of this piece uses the term “slammed” and most MyStarCollectorCar readers will know it refers to a vehicle that has been lowered...

  A 1955 Fargo step side pickup with a set of exhaust stacks is likely not a stock truck with a factory flathead six under...

  The Eighties were not exactly known for their super cars.   However, the movement was aided by the legendary Dale Earnhardt because this legendary NASCAR driver...

  We at MyStarCollectorCar are not familiar with the origin of the term “Tupperware Cars”; however we know the local car guy who initially used...

  A beautiful 1977 Ford pickup truck is a worthy story in its own right.   However, the story behind this particular ’77 Ford involves triumph over...

  The Dodge Coronet R/T was a muscle car before the term was even applied to its younger sibling, the Super Bee. The R/T was...

  The term "Tri" is a label that’s most often applied to the Tri-Five 1955-57 Chevy, but in reality there were many versions of the...

  Oldsmobile was always the tweener in the General Motors family.   An Oldsmobile in your driveway meant you had enough disposable income to buy a car...

  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...

  Euro car guys will always talk about style when the topic of European versus North American iron comes up over a few beers.   Sometimes the...

  The 1954 GMC was a truck on the cusp of a major makeover because the 1955 Blue Chip series GMC pickups debuted in late...

  Every car show—no matter how big or small— will have something in the lineup that appeals to specific car guys.   Some car guys may have...

  MyStarCollectorCar has always taken a strong interest in TV car shows-even the long list of mediocre ones.   Our interests are based upon a genuine fondness...

  Marty Armella is the proud owner of a 1937 Chevy 2-door sedan that he rescued from 14 years of confinement in an airport hangar...

  Road Warriors are extremely popular at MSCC because old iron isn’t meant to be hidden in a museum, trailer or garage.   These old classics look...

    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...

  Bob Wardlow was a young mechanic working at a Chrysler dealership in 1970 and he wanted to buy his first brand new car.   The...

  It may come as a surprise that almost 100% of the heavy lifting here at MyStarCollectorCar is done by identical twins.   Jerry and Jim...

  Special edition tribute cars have been around for decades.   Indy pace cars have always been a marketing home run so there are many versions of...