MARCH 8, 2015: PROUD MARY–HOW TINA TURNER INADVERTENTLY SUMMED UP THE...
There were two versions of Proud Mary: the original song by creator John Fogerty with his band Creedence Clearwater Revival and the cover by...
MSCC MARCH 15 STAR OF THE WEEK: 1949 INTERNATIONAL KB-8—A 66...
MSCC MARCH 15 STAR OF THE WEEK: 1949 INTERNATIONAL KB-8—YOUR BASIC 66 YEAR OLD ROAD KING Most guys think Ford, Merc or Cadillac when...
MARCH 6, 2015: PACE CARS—COOL AND VALUABLE 4-WHEELED BILLBOARDS FOR RACING...
Indianapolis 500 fans are very familiar with the pace car concept but non-fans may need a refresher course.
The role of the pace car is...
MARCH 6, 2015: MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR QUESTION OF THE DAY–WHEN IS IT OK...
One of the biggest cosmetic questions in car guy world is when to tint.
The idea of tinting something has been around a long time...
MSCC MARCH 8 STAR OF THE WEEK: ’67 CHRYSLER-THE ANTI SUMMER...
MSCC MARCH 8 STAR OF THE WEEK: ’67 CHRYSLER-THE ANTI SUMMER OF LOVE RIDE 1967 was best known for the Summer of Love because...
FEBRUARY 27, 2015: THREE OF THE BEST OLD RIDES TO SURVIVE...
The Walking Dead is one of the hottest properties on TV because zombies have a huge fan base.
We can’t get enough of these merciless...
FEBRUARY 25, 2015: ANOTHER UNREQUITED LOVE FROM THE DISTANT PAST: CAR...
There are many among us who are old enough to remember the annual new car editions of Popular Science, Mechanix Illustrated and other popular...
FEBRUARY 25, 2015: PUT A NUMBER ON THE DOOR BECAUSE OLD...
There’s another trend sweeping the car hobby and it may be one of the most interesting visual sights you’ll see at a car show.
Put...
FEBRUARY 24, 2015: A GOOD TV CAR SHOW IN A JUNGLE...
The basic philosophy behind the car hobby is pretty simple: most car guys are attached to their rides and unlikely to sell them.
However, there...
MSCC MARCH 1 STAR OF THE WEEK: DIPLOMAT-WHEN GETTING THERE IS...
MSCC MARCH 1 STAR OF THE WEEK: DODGE DIPLOMAT-WHEN GETTING THERE IS REALLY IMPORTANT Chrysler introduced the M-body in the 70s to little fanfare...
MARCH 2015 MSCC STARS IN TRAFFIC: WANT TO STAND OUT IN...
Most people are introverts by nature. If you doubt that statement, then ask for volunteers to do a two hour speech in front of...
MARCH 2015 STARS OF THE SHOW: THE SHOW SEASON EXTENDS OVER...
Car show season is generally associated with the summer season but it actually stretches across three seasons. Areas with more temperate climates often schedule...
MARCH 2015 FALLEN STARS-THE BEAUTY OF OLD IRON IN A NATURAL...
Most of these MSCC Fallen Stars were found in a very scenic area. There are people with links to organizations like Greenpeace who would...
FEBRUARY 21, 2015: UNREQUITED LOVE FROM THE DISTANT PAST–CAR GUY CONFESSIONS...
Some of the strongest memories are based upon pure emotion.
The natural forces of attraction top the list for most people when it comes to...
FEBRUARY 20, 2015 (MARCH 2015): ’67 CHARGER—RARE, BUT UNLOVED FIRST GEN...
First Gen Chargers are some of the least loved Mopar muscle cars in the hobby.
Part of the reason is the ’68 Charger because that...
FEBRUARY 19, 2015 (MARCH 2015): ’70 GTO-THERE ARE 2 KINDS OF...
The Pontiac GTO has always been part of the muscle car folklore from the 60s.
They quickly became known as “Goats” in car guy circles,...
FEBRUARY 19, 2015 (MARCH 2015): A 1929 DODGE BROTHERS SENIOR SIX...
A couple of talented but unlucky car guys named Horace and John Dodge founded the Dodge Brothers Motor Company in 1913.
The famous car brand...
FEBRUARY 19, 2015 MARCH 2015: ‘49 MERC—THE DEFINITION OF A CLASSIC...
’49-51 Mercurys have become the stuff of legend in the world of customs.
These low and wide beauties appealed to car guys in a huge...
FEBRUARY 18, 2015 (MARCH 2015): A CAR NAMED AFTER A US...
Ever heard of a Roosevelt?
Neither had we, until we discovered a Roosevelt at a car show last year.
Roosevelts were only built for two years...
FEBRUARY 18, 2015 (MARCH 2015): A BEAUTIFUL 1965 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HELPS...
Volkswagen Beetles were produced in the tens of millions during their lengthy production run.
They were very common in North America and found a niche...