OCTOBER 2019: A 1968 CORVETTE STINGRAY IS BUILT INTO A 21ST CENTURY BEAST
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 OPERA COUPE
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 COLORFUL FEMALE OWNER
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 SOLD YOUR BELOVED...
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 TAILLIGHT PATTERN
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 DESCRIBE THIS CANADIAN...
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 PICKUP
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 PONY CAR?
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...
