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DECEMBER 16, 2014: DOES WHAT IS UNDER THE HOOD REALLY MATTER?...
We at MSCC are not really judgmental when it comes to old rides.
After all, it boils down to personal choice and different budget levels...
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THE ORIGINAL RED DEER SWAP MEET—A TRADITION SINCE 1965
Like most car guys, I’m a big fan of tradition.
That’s why I respect the tradition behind the annual Central Alberta Vintage Auto Club Swap...
MYSTAR APRIL 18 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE OF THE NASTIEST...
Detroit has built some cool engines over the years, because horsepower has always been a battle between the Big Three.
This is a race that...
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SEPTEMBER 2024 MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR STARS OF THE SHOW–LAST YEAR IN SEPTEMBER
September is typically the last full month for car shows in the northern areas--2023 was a great example.
This show took place at Gull Lake,...
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A HISTORY LESSON FROM 1984: COMPLETE BOOK OF COLLECTIBLE CARS
Occasionally MyStarCollectorCar receives old school (paper-based) material from a bygone era.
One of the more interesting books from the past was a Canadian book titled...
MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK—WHAT WAS HOT AND WHAT WAS NOT AT BARRETT-JACKSON
Monday morning quarterback is a term designed to take a shot at guys who make bold statements after a football game.
I’m one of those...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: DEAD CAR BRANDS-AND WHERE THEY USED TO FIT...
The road to 2017 is littered with the carcasses of dead car brands.
Sometimes car manufacturers need to lighten the load just to make ends...
KEEPING YOUR COOL: IT ISN’T ALWAYS HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME FOR CAR GUYS
Car guys are well aware of the advantages found during the summer months.
For instance, the neighborhood is not one giant, frozen, and inert block...
JUNE 11, 2015: HOT ROD 1959–A LOOK BACK AT THE CAR HOBBY FROM 56...
Hot-rodders in the 50s were innovators.
They had limited financial resources and the available horsepower was a fraction of today’s choices, so a car project...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015: HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE THE CAR GUY SICKNESS
We have touched upon the concept of “car guy sickness” in earlier MSCC articles, but we will review the affliction for newer readers....
SEPTEMBER 29 FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE LESSONS LEARNED WITH AN OLD CAR
Old cars are different from modern cars in many ways, so they require a different approach and philosophy from new cars.
Old cars look different...
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Top-6 The Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold at Auction
No matter the situation of the global economy, the market for expensive historic automobiles and supercars remains resilient. The superb method to ensure long-term...
CAR SHOWS & EVENTS
MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR JUNE 2025 CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS
JUNE 1: KHEDIVE, SK Car and Antique Tractor Show
JUNE 1: CHIPMAN, AB Car Crafters Club 23rd Annual 'Back to the Basics' Car Show ...