Different Strokes.In Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, city (1990 pop. 181,519), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast, across from Santa Catalina Island, in an oil-producing area; inc. 1909. It manufactures aerospace vehicles, aircraft parts, optical instruments, and heat transfer equipment. , the Donut Derelicts Donut Derelicts is an informal weekly car show held in Huntington Beach, California, United States since approximately 1986.[1] The event takes place in the parking lot on the north-east corner of the intersection of Magnolia Street and Adams Avenue on Saturday mornings meet on Saturday mornings to show off vintage cars they've restored. Examples include '55 Chevys, Ford Track T roadsters and Plymouth Hemi 'Cudas. Think tattoos. In Newport Beach Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. , at Crystal Cove Promenade, the guys meet to show off their hot wheels Hot Wheels is a brand of die cast toy car, introduced by American toymaker Mattel in 1968. It was the primary competitor of Johnny Lightning and Matchbox until 1996, when Mattel acquired rights to the Matchbox brand from Tyco. , but the vibe is different. Many of the cars are worth $1 million. Examples include shiny new Ferraris, Lamborghinis, classic Shelby Cobras and vintage Bentleys. Think Armani. The Crystal Cove drivers needed the more upscale ambience. "We all used to meet at the Donut Derelict site," said Tom Henry of Fountain Valley Fountain Valley, city (1990 pop. 53,691), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1957. Chiefly residential, Fountain Valley also has diverse manufactures, including apparel, computer equipment, semiconductors, and medical equipment. A U.S. navy helicopter facility is there. , who owns a $100,000 Shelby Cobra that's blue with white stripes. "Crystal Cove is an absolutely gorgeous venue," he said, that's brought the "upscale moneyed individuals" who wouldn't be seen at the Adams Avenue doughnut shop. Which is fine with the Donut Derelicts. Crystal Cove can be "a little too Newport Beach," said Steve Hay, who went there recently hoping to sell his 1951 Ford for about $16,000. "No bites," he said. "Everybody's busy looking at the yellow Lamborghini next to me." --Orange County Business Journal |
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