by guest columnist Allen Bachelder The corner of 28th and Patterson in Grand Rapids Michigan looks totally normal. Just ten blocks north of the Gerald R Ford International Airport, a well-developed string of hotels, restaurants and bars line up on 28th Street, seemingly for miles – everything to comfort the weary traveler. 2023 Summer Party…
During March 2023, John Twist and his assistant Martie started relocating his MG Technical books and archives. John’s 50 years of MG books, magazines, factory literature, and University Motors memorabilia are settling into a handsome new space. Fortunately, we enjoy organizing archives. Here’s a sneak peek at our progress.A fresh space with lots of sunlightThe…
Ready to wake up your MG after cold weather hibernation? If you followed the Winter Storage Instructions, you should be in good shape. Here is John Twist’s Spring checklist to get ready to enjoy the warmer weather in your MG.* Change Engine Oil and Filter* Lube Front Suspension* Top off front shocks* Check Differential Oil*…
John Twist with UML Employees, January 2023John Twist celebrated the 48th Birthday of University Motors on January 21, 2023 in Grand Rapids, MI with his employees, customers, and friends. Guests at the 48th Birthday PartyPhoto displays of University Motors locations and employeesThe 48th birthday party was held in the same room as many other UM…
Dear Mr. Twist,Over the last few weeks I have been trying to research into the history of the MG Sports Car, but have not been successful in answering these strange questions.I was wondering if you could spare a few minutes to help me find answers. 1) What was MG’s famous slogan? 2) What was the first…
Excerpt from MG, Interrupted – 1937 MG VA Tourer: A father-son restoration project that lay dormant for 25 years is brought to completion. Written by David LaChance on 09/23/2018 for Hemmings.comFew things on this earth hold so much promise as a new restoration project, especially when you’re a 12-year-old boy who’s looking forward to many…
[Excerpt from Superlative MGB! by Mark J. McCourt on 09/23/2018 at Hemmings.com]Internationally renowned MG specialist John Twist (Profiles in Excellence, HS&EC #65) has been deeply involved in the repair and restoration of MGBs since the early 1970s. He concurs on many points: “The MGB has a timeless design. The T types are dated, certainly, and…
