Magoo Reunion In Del MarLegendary rod builder Dick "Magoo" Megugorac has been named Grand Marshall of the Goodguys Eagle One Del Mar Nationals in Del Mar, California (near San Diego), on April 4-6. In addition, Magoo will be honored with a Magoo Reunion scheduled for Saturday, April 5, right there at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. An area will be set aside exclusively for cars built by Magoo during his career. If you currently own a rod built by Magoo and would like to participate in the Magoo Reunion, contact Dick at (623) 362-8260. For info regarding the Goodguys Eagle One Del Mar Nationals call (925) 838-9876 or follow the Internet to www.good-guys.com.
Cyber Roddin'Quick Stops on the Info HighwayWe're back with more cool Web sites. This time, the cyberspace shuttle docks at three stops on the Internet, one for all the action in the SoCal sun, one for shots from a shutter jock, and one for an arrest-free look at cop cars.
What's Going Onwww.socalcarculture.comWhaddya mean the whole world doesn't revolve around Southern California?! This site, an online encyclopedia of roddin' activity going on in SoCal, is created and maintained by enthusiast Dave Lindsay. Besides providing a lengthy calendar of automotive events occurring in the area, Dave provides photo coverage of loads of local activities, including car shows, cruise nights, races, automotive museums, and more. The site also has listings for approximately 200 car clubs, loads of links, and even a small classifieds section. If you live in SoCal, or are planning a trip, check this site to find out what's going on here.
Still Shootingwww.rickamado.comAfter 27 issues of ROD & CUSTOM, Feature Editor Rick Amado has taken his camera and set out on a career as a freelance photographer. This site is helping make that happen. In addition to hot rod and custom car features (which will continue to appear in R&C), Rick is expanding into the areas of new product and catalog photography, working with a variety of clients in the automotive aftermarket. His site features color shots of several top-shelf rods, including the Purple People Eater A coupe, Scott Miller's flame-spittin' '55 Buick, and Alex Idzardi's tire-smokin' '32, plus some black-and-white photography with a genuine old-time mood. Go look.
But, Officerwww.oldpolicecars.web1000.comA police car is probably the last thing you want to see in the mirror. But you'll dig spotting 'em on this fun Web site. Created by Marty Finbow as a way of promoting a "Don't drink and drive" message, Old Police Cars features hundreds of photos of vintage cop cars, going back more than 80 years. In addition, there are photo galleries of old-time police race cars, paddy wagons, and police wrecks. But it isn't just cars. The site includes photos of police car parts such as sirens and lights, plus law-enforcement-related jokes, crazy laws, stupid criminal stories, and clip art. Don't forget to download the audio file of a police car siren.