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JUNE 27, 2015 (JULY 2015) ’69 CAMARO—THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN...
The 1969 Camaro should be added to Mt. Rushmore because it’s that much of a cultural icon.
These cars were popular right out of the...
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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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JULY 2014 MSCC STARS OF THE SHOW: SUMMER’S HERE AND THE...
Very few places hold winter car shows unless that place is Miami, Florida or Canberra, Australia. Basically, car guys tuck their beloved rides away...
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“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...
WHEN TWO WHEELS JOIN FOUR WHEELS FOR A GREAT CAUSE
Last week was a tough time for people in our community.
One of our local farm families lost three young daughters in an unspeakably...
NOVEMBER 27, 2015: CAR GUYS — THE LAST OF THE HUNTER-GATHERERS
The hunter-gatherer was the most important component of early human culture.
In fact, it was a way of life for all human ancestors...
THE ELUSIVE DODGE POLARIS: HOW A CLASSIC CAR BECAME A SNOWMOBILE
Time is the sworn enemy of memory and accuracy.
I was at a self-serve gas station in a 1963 Plymouth when I met a friendly...
JULY 8, 2015: A BIG THANK YOU TO THE UNSUNG HEROES OF CAR SHOWS
There is a fundamental truth to every car show: no cars-no shows.
The people who take the time, effort and financial investment to build their...
HOW TO I.D. OLD IRON—DON’T BE AFRAID TO USE A CHEAT SHEET
I’m pretty good at identifying old cars and trucks—within a certain range.
I can I.D. most old cars between 1955 and 1970 because they changed...
MSCC DECEMBER 28 “WHAT’S IT?” WEDNESDAY—THE TAIL LIGHTS SHOULD BE ENOUGH
WHAT’S IT? WEDNESDAY—A MID-WEEK TEST FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE TRIVIA GUYS
This is a weekly feature at MyStarCollectorCar and it’s pretty easy to explain.
You’ll see a...
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MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR MAY 2024 CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS
MAY 2: RED DEER AB Red Deer Cruise Night Season Opener
MAY 3-4: RED DEER, AB CAVAC Annual Swap Meet
MAY 11: DIDSBURY, AB...