WAS THE ME DECADE (THE 1970S) REALLY THE MALAISE ERA? IN...

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“Malaise” used to be a standalone term that referred to a physical or emotional state that is both abnormal and unsettling for its affected...

JULY 2022: 1963 DODGE 440 CONVERTIBLE–THIS TOP-OF-THE-LINE PLODGE WAS LOST AND...

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Plodges have been the subject of many MyStar owner stories over the years, but for new readers, here’s a brief history lesson. A Plodge is...

MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR AUGUST 2022 CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS

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Please follow this link to list your car show or event AUGUST 1: TOFIELD, AB Show and Shine AUGUST 2-6: ST ALBERT, AB Rock'n August AUGUST 4:...

MSCC JULY 29 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: THE ROAD TRIP DOWN MEMORY...

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We decided to hit the road in a bigger way this week here at MyStarCollectorCar. We went on our typical search for good vintage...

JULY 2022: A 1966 FARGO ½ TON HAULS BACK SOME FOND...

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Ed Peake bought his first new truck in 1966. His choice was a 1966 Dodge ¾ ton truck that was destined to be his...

MSCC JULY 27 “WHAT’S IT?” WEDNESDAY–TAKE SOME TIME FOR A PUZZLE

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Take some of your valuable Summer 2022 time to solve this puzzle because it's a cool car. Here's the 2nd clue to "What's It?" Wednesday. If...

JULY 2022: ’28 PORTER—WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MY MOTHER THE CAR?

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The 60s TV show ‘My Mother the Car’ earned the title of second worst situation comedy ever made, so it was a punchline for...

JULY 2022: 1968 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE–A TRIBUTE TO NASCAR’S KING RICHARD PETTY

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They call him King Richard for a reason because Richard Petty is a living legend in the NASCAR world. He built that legend through his...

EDMONTON MOPAR ASSOCIATION’S 2022 WESTERN MOPAR MADNESS SHOW WAS AN EXCELLENT...

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Chrysler (aka Mopar) fans are a very dedicated group of car guys and girls because the famous domestic car company built some of the...

JULY 2022–THE 2021 ROCK’N AUGUST SHOW…RAIN OR SHINE

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Saint Albert, Alberta, Canada hosts a major show every August called Rock'n August and their key to success is simple. They organize a great show. The...

MSCC JULY 22 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE “NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT...

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MyStarCollectorCar touched on this topic a while ago, mainly from the safety net angle that included a cell phone and a generous towing service...

MY FIVE PICKS FOR THE MICHENER-ALLEN COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

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One of my favorite annual summer events is a preview of the lineup for the Michener-Allen Collector Car auction. Michener-Allen has hosted this event since...

JULY 2022: 1947 DODGE PICKUP–A FIRE CHIEF’S GIFT TO HIS DEPARTMENT

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Fire department halls are the ultimate expression of function over form because they are designed for work--not play. Despite the focus on function, fire halls...

AN OLDS SHOW IN A TOWN NAMED OLDS…AND A CAR SHOW...

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MyStarCollectorCar is fortunate because we live in a region where the vintage vehicle hobby is alive and well, so there are always car shows...

JULY 2022 ROAD WARRIORS–THE ANTIDOTE TO A TRAILER QUEEN

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July is a great month to showcase road warriors because the weather beckons when you drive old iron. You'll see classics like this '63 Ford...

IN PRAISE OF THE UNLOVED FIRST GENERATION (1966-67) DODGE CHARGER

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The debut of the Dodge Charger during the 1966 model year stirred up a hornet’s nest in the domestic car industry, mainly because people...

MSCC JULY 13 “WHAT’S IT?” WEDNESDAY–A WEEKLY CAR PUZZLE

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This is the first piece of the "What's It?" puzzle. This is the second. Check below on Thursday for the final answer. It's a 1960 Studebaker Lark. By:...

JULY 2022: A 1963 FORD ECONOLINE PICKUP TRUCK IS AN EXCELLENT...

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The Ford Econoline debuted in the fall of 1960 and was designated as a 1961 model. The ’61 Econoline was unlike any cargo vehicle...

JULY 2022: 1957 CHEVROLET PICKUP–IT EVOLVED OVER TIME

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Resto-mods are a hot ticket in today’s world because they combine the cool factor of old iron with the road manners of a new...

A TALE OF TWO VERY COOL CAR SHOWS…IN ONE DAY 

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It is not a deep dark secret that we at MyStarCollectorCar love the car show season. We love it even better when we can...