DECEMBER 2016: NUMBER 14 IS A CHARM: A 1969 CHEVY VAN

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  Daryl Balaberda is a big van fan.   His first vehicle was a VW van and he has owned 13 other vans over the years since...

DECEMBER 2016: ’71 DATSUN 240Z: THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION—WHAT DO...

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  The Datsun 240Z was a revolutionary car when it debuted in late 1969 as a 1970 model.   'Datsun had their finger on the pulse of...

DECEMBER 2016: FRANKENSTEIN BUILD: A 26-27-28 MCLAUGHLIN WITH A ’66 MERCURY...

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  There’s an old school term when it comes to building a custom ride—junkyard build.   'The term “junkyard build” is almost as old as the car...

DECEMBER 4 STAR OF THE WEEK: THE FUSELAGE ERA MOPAR B-BODIES...

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DECEMBER 4 STAR OF THE WEEK: THE FUSELAGE ERA MOPAR B-BODIES USHERED IN A NEW DECADE The early 70s were a time of changes in...

DECEMBER 2016: STYLING IN A 1960 OLDSMOBILE 98

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  Oldsmobile was always one of GM’s premium brands.   It was not quite a Cadillac but it was more than a Chevy.   The 98 was the flagship...

DECEMBER 2016: ’69 SPORT FURY CONVERTIBLE: IT WOULD BE LIKE SELLING...

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The Mopar E-bodies are at the top of the heap in the world of collector cars. 'They are so hot most guys would transfer the...

DECEMBER 2016: REUNITED–HOW A 1989 DODGE CUSTOM VAN FOUND ITS WAY...

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The essence of every story for us at MyStarCollectorCar is the connection between the vehicle and the owner. We ask why the owner chose that...

DECEMBER 2016: ’64 BUICK WILDCAT CONVERTIBLE—A LITTLE REAL-LIFE BARN FIND MAGIC

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Barn finds are the never-ending myth in the car hobby. 'Barn finds do happen but usually there’s a very reliable source that directs you to...

WHAT’S IN A NUMBER? PLENTY FOR CAR GUYS

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  Most of us view math as one of those academic ordeals from our grade school years.   We weren’t particularly interested in the magic of long...

NOVEMBER 2016: A 1930 HOT ROD HUDSON JOINS FORCES WITH A...

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  As a rule, MSCC is not about vintage boats.   'But there are exceptions to every rule when a 1950 Chris Craft boat is behind a...

MSCC NOVEMBER 27 STAR OF THE WEEK: THE CARS OF THE...

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MSCC NOVEMBER 27 STAR OF THE WEEK: THE CARS OF THE GREY CUP Today is the 104th edition of the Grey Cup so the best...

NOVEMBER 2016: ’49 CHEVY PICKUP—PLANNING MAKES FOR PERFECTION IN THIS BEAUTY

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  Anyone who has been through a car project knows all about the planning stage.   'If you don’t respect the planning stage of a project then...

GET INTO THE CAR HOBBY AND AWAY FROM LIFE’S UGLY SIDE

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  The recent U.S. election reminds us every day of the ugly side of life.   Politics, by its very nature, is a sleazy world where ego...

NOVEMBER 2016: 1970 PLYMOUTH FURY II 4-DOOR SEDAN: TWO BIG FACTORS—AFFORDABLE...

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  The car hobby puts the humble 4-door sedan on the lowest rung of the ladder.   'Four-door sedans have a number of less than flattering nicknames...

HOW CHIP FOOSE WRECKED THE CAR HOBBY

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  ‘Overhaulin’ was one of the most popular shows in the history of TV car guy shows.   Chip Foose is a legendary builder who is arguably...

MSCC NOVEMBER 20 STAR OF THE WEEK: 1971 DEMON GSS—YOU THINK...

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MSCC NOVEMBER 20 STAR OF THE WEEK: 1971 DEMON GSS—YOU THINK THAT HEMI CUDA IS RARE? Mopar muscle cars are one the most consistent appreciating...

NOVEMBER 2016 FALLEN STARS—THE SUN, THE FUN AND A VERY COOL...

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  We’re on the cusp of winter so it’s only right to look back at what defines a great summer day.   Most people think about beach...

NOVEMBER 2016: ’66 427 4-SPEED VETTE ROADSTER: THIS IS THE MYTHICAL...

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  There are more myths than facts in the car hobby but one of the biggest is the barn find.   'One in particular keeps surfacing—the story...

HOW TO THROW A GREAT CAR SHOW IN 2017

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  We spend a lot of time at many car shows every summer and know what it takes to throw a great show after all...

THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF A MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR STORY

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    We hunt down stories every week during the car show season.   We spend countless hours in pursuit of a story that has enough appeal to...