When my parents & I first met Dick and Lois, they were always driving their '26-'27 Model T Touring: . . . it wasn't until the '70s that MAGOO became synonymous with '28-'29 Model A Hiboy roadsters. In fact, Magoo got his start in hot rodding with a Model T that he purchased from Karl Orr in the '40s:
My point about Megugorac building highboy roadsters was his cars were much more detailed, and yes, his earlier T Phaeton shows a lot of attention to detail compared to the yellow T-Bucket. And one more thing, would Magoo use overload shocks for rear suspension? I see no transverse or other springs on that car. My point is this, apparently the only evidence that he built the car is the statement of a previous seller. No paper trail, no ink in a magazine, no picture of him in the car, nada. Is longtime LA Roadsters member Bob Barnes still with us? He may be able to share some insight. I’ll continue to be a skeptic until I see solid proof, not just I saw it on the internet so it must be true. And if I’m wrong I’ll be happy to admit so.
Both of my T’s together irregardless of who built the yellow one, whoever built it did a fantastic job.
I'm literally laying under the car as I type this out, Here is your transverse rear spring mount, we know the rear suspension was changed to the coil overs and 4 bars in the later 60s or early 70s sometime. But you don’t have to believe this since it is on the internet
Yeah, regardless of who built it that thing is so cool. Your red T bucket is also very cool. Whats the story on that one? Lot of diversity in your garage haha. Gordy
It’s got a very vague past that may or may not be true. Supposedly it was built sometime in the 60s down in Arizona. Owner was a sprint car racer who then moved to LA. It stayed down there (switched hands) there until the previous owner bought it and brought it to Missouri. hahaha what can I say, I like me some Tbuckets.
Aside from 'which one has gas' and the steering wheel placement, I'd guess that it's a coin toss which one gets the nod when you go out to the garage. Tough life! The one I got didn't come with a history either, sad to say. I have a feeling that T's often have a more interesting history than the more revered rods built mid-century. Lots of quiet parking in the corner, but also more wild times out on the road with varied owners. Less power parking and more smiles on the road. At least, that's my rose-tinted hope.
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