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Tech Tips -  John Twist's Column

Each month, John Twist, former owner of University Motors in Michigan and technical editor of MGB Driver, answers readers' questions on anything having to do with MG's.  He also has a free hotline for certain times in the week where people can call in and get helpful advice.

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Clubs in the British Marque Car Club News represent such marques as Austin, Austin-Healey, Aston-Martin, Bristol, Dellow, English Ford, Ginetta, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lotus, MG, Mini, Morgan, Morris, Rover, Taxis, Triumph, and Multi-Marque.

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Miss Daisy” On Display

by Frank Oglesby

 

Jim Phelps of Carson City, Nevada has found the ultimate solution for storing his precious British metal during the long upcoming winter when his garage space is lacking.  On November 3rd, the Reno National Auto Museum introduced a new temporary exhibit entitled "Orphaned Cars of the Auto Industry". 

Perhaps a dozen cars owned by private individuals were put on loan to the museum.  The entries represent interesting cars whose manufacturers are no longer in business.  You had to have a pretty rare and pristine bird to have been invited to join this exclusive group.  Among this gathering, that includes a couple of rare German "bubble” cars and a Borgward sedan, shining in all her black & grey splendor was the 1959 MG ZB Magnette of Jim and Muriel. 

The Phelps sat bursting with understandable pride as their baby was inducted into this hall of fame before a large enthusiastic audience.  The Phelps invited their daughters and some long time friends to help celebrate.  Some rowdy members of the Reno MG Club were also on hand to scream, shout and partake of the opportunity to indulge in some free food.  These freeloaders included Chris & Ann Askin, Dennis & Erin Conly, ,Steve & Linda Newberg, Frank & Sherla Oglesby and John Young.  Superb hors d'oveurs and excellent selection of wines were provided by the Museum's good neighbor, The Sienna Casino. 

Jim rebuilt his Magnette from the ground up from bits and pieces to be representative of the fine British coachwork and design available in the 50's (before the industry collapsed).

Be sure to visit the museum to admire Jim's car and rest of the museum before the exhibit concludes in the spring.  Remember MG Car Club members are admitted free.  Simply identify yourself at the ticket desk.  It is hoped that during the long cold winter nights after the throngs of visitors have departed and the lights are turned down low (with perhaps some romantic music still playing in the background) that the very voluptuous and passionate Miss Daisy does not succumb to Teutonic charms of the handsome Mr. Borgward residing close by.  For everyone knows that British Lucas DNA does not combine well with German over-endowed engineering.

 

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