MyStarCollectorCar’s home base is Alberta, so you’ll see extensive coverage of events from there.
The small-town shows have a life of their own, because they are community events with community support.
You could easily argue you’ll find the best of Alberta in the small towns because the pace is slower and the friendliness is genuine.
Jerry Sutherland
Millet, Alberta is one of those places. I’m a lifetime Albertan but I can guarantee I’ve never been there—until yesterday. They hosted a car show on the lawn of their community center, and it had an instant impact on me.
The grass, the booths, the volunteer fire department food tent, the bouncy castle, and the barbeque cook-off all made an instant impression. This was more than a car show—it was a community event. Think in terms of an old-fashioned country fair and you’re closer to the mark
The cars and trucks were another huge feature of Millet because I found three noteworthy examples of former workhorses turned show star.
This 1940 Chevy 1 1/2-ton was a great example.
It’s a typical 40s era truck with a long history of service–you’ll appreciate what is was and what it is now when you read its story.
There was a 1978 GMC with an amazing back story—it was a retirement gift.
There’s much more to the truck and its story–it will be featured as a feature MyStar owner’s story. Here’s a hint—the squarebody was a million times better than a retirement gold watch.
I also found another rarity.
It was a 1928 Chevy 1 ½-ton truck. This nearly 100-year-old workhorse had a great back story, and it’s owned by the right guy in 2026. Learn more about this classic in a few months on MyStar.
Jim found a 1967 Barracuda convertible at the Millet show.
These cars are rare in 2026 (just like they were in 1967), so Jim was happy to grab the story behind it. This is a great husband and wife car story—you’ll learn why they teamed up on this Mopar classic in a future MyStar feature.
Jim spotted an amazing ’34 Ford three-window coupe at Millet.
This car was the definition of how to build a classic street rod. The big block motor was the icing on the cake—a good street rod story is a huge asset to the MyStar guys. Look for it in a few months.
A 2009 HHR panel van is not a typical MyStar feature car, but this one had a look you’ll never see on a typical HHR.
There’s a reason for that distressed look and it has nothing to do with years of sitting in the back 40 of the family farm. Find out everything in a future MyStar owner’s story.
Jim’s last story was a ’55 Chevy 210 two-door post.
This was a great example of a high-quality mix of stock and updates. The best part is this—it’s a road warrior. That’s a big deal to the guys at MyStar because a driven car is a happy car.
You never know what lies ahead when you visit a small-town car show because they all have various numbers of entries—but one thing you can count on is this.
The small-town vibe in Alberta is world class.
Jerry Sutherland
By: Jerry Sutherland
Jerry Sutherland is a veteran automotive writer with a primary focus on the collector car hobby. His work has been published in many outlets and publications, including the National Post, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, Ottawa Citizen, Montreal Gazette, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Regina Leader-Post, Vancouver Sun and The Truth About Cars. He is also a regular contributor to Auto Roundup Publications.
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