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DECEMBER 17, 2012: THE CAR GUY VERSION OF ‘SILENT NIGHT’ –...
THE CAR GUY VERSION OF 'SILENT NIGHT' – A CAR PROJECT CHRISTMAS CAROL
Here's another gear head version of a classic Christmas song.
There isn't...
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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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APRIL 2015 STARS OF THE SHOW—HOW COOL ARE OLD COMMERCIAL VEHICLES?
There’s been a trend at auctions lately and it’s based heavily on nostalgia.
Many car guys remember old commercial and public service vehicles like tow...
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JUNE 29, 2015: THE ESRA SHOW–A GREAT CAR EVENT WITH MANY SURPRISES
We can draw a few conclusions from the Edmonton Street Rod Association’s 31st annual car show.
One: these guys know how to throw a great...
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...
CANADIAN THANKSGIVING SATURDAY AT A LATE SEASON CAR SHOW
Most of our MyStarCollectorCar readers live north of the 49th parallel in Canada where the car show season is almost over in that sad...
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,...
MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR SORTS OUT TV’S CAR SHOWS (PART 1)
We have discussed the topic of automotive TV shows many times over the years because most car guys are well aware of these programs...
DECEMBER 28, 2015 THE PIECES THAT MAKE THE PERFECT CAR GUY
What makes the perfect car guy?
'What are the pieces that separate the perfect car guy from the rest of the pack?'
We decided to compose...
NOVEMBER 10, 2011: WE ASK OUR READERS…CHEVY ENGINE IN A FORD OR MOPAR? YES...
One of the most versatile engines available to the resto-mod market is the very popular 350 Chevy small block.
It is affordable and it...
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Costs Behind A Classic Car Restoration
Collecting classic cars is a timeless hobby for car enthusiasts across the country. Bloomberg recently noted a 19% increase in auction sales of classic cars since...
CAR SHOWS & EVENTS
MYSTARCOLLECTORCAR AUGUST 2024 CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS
AUGUST 3: BURSTALL, SK Roadmen Riot Car Show
AUGUST 5: COOMBS, BC Ocean Idlers Car Club 25th Annual Car Show
AUGUST 6-10: ST. ALBERT, AB ROCK'N...