The Stars

MAY 23 STAR OF THE DAY: 1ST AND 2ND GEN CAMAROS DEFINE A CLASSIC

may13-23 thursday car shows and traffic 067-002MAY 23 STAR OF THE DAY: 1ST AND 2ND GEN CAMAROS DEFINE A CLASSIC

The Chevy Camaro got to the Pony Car wars a little late but it arrived in style in '67.

The Camaro achieved instant status as an automotive icon in an era when "tuning in, turning on and dropping out" became a hippie battle cry.

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MAY 19 STAR OF THE WEEK: '55 CHEVY POST-THE ROAD TRIP ADDS TO THE ADVENTURE

may13-19imgp9790-003MAY 19 STAR OF THE WEEK: '55 CHEVY POST-THE ROAD TRIP ADDS TO THE ADVENTURE

The most direct path to MSCC Star of the Week status is found at the side of the road.

Every car guy in the world can relate to this picture of a '55 Chevy post stopped on the shoulder of a busy highway.

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MAY 12 MSCC STAR OF THE WEEK: '57 FORD METEOR RIDEAU-A TIME CAPSULE PICTURE

may13-12imgp9880-002MAY 12 MSCC STAR OF THE WEEK: '57 FORD METEOR RIDEAU-A TIME CAPSULE PICTURE

There was a time when this Ford Meteor would have been a pretty common sight...it was called the 1950s and '60s.

"Common sight" is a relative term because that's a 1957 Ford Meteor Rideau so this would have been a common sight in Canada.

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MAY 2013: SURPRISE BLUE OVAL GUEST: A '55 FORD PICKUP IS A VIP AT A MOPAR SHOW

may13-55fordjim pix 025-001We attend a fair number of shows that feature one manufacturer in a family reunion kind of way.

Ford products only, Chrysler products only, General Motors products only-you get the picture.

A Hatfield reunion usually includes very few McCoys and the same principle applies to some car shows where the invited guests share a family brand name.

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MAY 2013: '32 FORD RAT ROD-ART COMES IN MANY FORMS AND THIS ONE IS CLASSIC ART

may13-32ratimgp5927-001Rat rods are one of hottest segments of the hobby. If there's any question, try taking a picture of a rattie at a large car show.

Be prepared to wade through the crowd for that magic moment.

This '32 Ford is a classic example.

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