MyStarCollectorCar Archives
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THE ENGINEERING MARVEL THAT WAS THE 1957-59 FORD RETRACTABLE ROOF
Most people are aware of the convertible concept as it applies to the automotive world.
Convertibles allowed their owners to enjoy some fresh...
TODAY AT MY STAR
APRIL 19 MYSTAR FIVE FOR FRIDAY: FIVE MUSCLE CARS OF 1984
The 1980s represented an era when performance finally made a comeback at Detroit.
It was a different kind of performance—not the thumping, big block stuff...
APRIL 2024: 1947 JAILBAR FORD PICKUP—YES, IT WAS A BARN FIND
The term ‘barn find’ is thrown around more than a frisbee at a California beach but in most cases it’s a stretch to call...
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STARS OF THE SHOW
OCTOBER 2015 STARS OF THE SHOW: HISTORY ON DISPLAY IN EVERY...
OCTOBER 2015 STARS OF THE SHOW: HISTORY ON DISPLAY IN EVERY COMMUNITY EQUALS SERIOUS FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
Car shows have become the focal point of communities...
MYSTAR HIGHLIGHTS
“CAR GUY”–THE SHRINKING SUBCULTURE
I work in tech.
Specifically I work in software development and end-user support.
I’m a hired geek.
I’m not the guy who gets you a...
CONNECTING WITH SEINFELD—THE FRATERNITY OF THE JEROMES WASN’T ENOUGH
MyStarCollectorCar is based on the average guy in the car hobby—the kind of guy who puts gallons of blood, countless hours of sweat equity,...
COULD I HAVE GRAFTED ON SOME COOL FACTOR IN ’72?
I love leafing through old car magazines just to see what could have been because it sure looks like they gave away gold for...
REALITY 101: YOU DON’T GET A PARTICIPATION TROPHY AT MOST CAR SHOWS
MyStarCollectorCar loves to attend car shows because we get to share these magic moments with car owners.
Car guys and girls are the real...
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...
DECEMBER 2017 MSCC ROAD WARRIORS—ADVENTURES ON FOUR WHEELS
There’s a certain mystique to driving old iron because there’s a built-in risk factor.
Old brakes don’t have the stopping power of new brakes so...
JULY 2, 2015: CANADA DAY 2015–A CAR SHOW AT AN 18TH CENTURY TRADING POST
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta has been around for a long time.
It was established as a fur trading post in 1799 and now plays a...
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CAR SHOWS & EVENTS
MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR JUNE 2024 CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS
JUNE 1: CALGARY, AB Charlesglen Toyota 7th Annual Steel Dreamz Show and Shine
JUNE 1: LEDUC, AB Black Gold Car Show
JUNE 1: SEXSMITH, AB 11th...