The Run Flat Twins... Where Are They Now?
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The Run Flat Twins... Where Are They Now?
REUNITED!
As stated in the July 1995 issue of Vette Magazine, Larry Grindel and Les Jones were the first (and only) private owners of the Twins. For 18 years the Twins were together in Texas and made the rounds at various car shows and events. In 2012 Larry (and I) moved to Michigan and the Twins became separated by miles but remained together in spirit. Sadly, Les lost his wife in 2014 and I lost Larry two years later. This year, Les and I decided the Twins needed to be together again. So here they are in all their glory – reunited – in Michigan! Still beautiful EXCEPT Bridgestone no longer makes the size of tire they need so they are "running inflated" on Continentals... If you're in Michigan, keep your eyes peeled at the 2018 car shows!
As stated in the July 1995 issue of Vette Magazine, Larry Grindel and Les Jones were the first (and only) private owners of the Twins. For 18 years the Twins were together in Texas and made the rounds at various car shows and events. In 2012 Larry (and I) moved to Michigan and the Twins became separated by miles but remained together in spirit. Sadly, Les lost his wife in 2014 and I lost Larry two years later. This year, Les and I decided the Twins needed to be together again. So here they are in all their glory – reunited – in Michigan! Still beautiful EXCEPT Bridgestone no longer makes the size of tire they need so they are "running inflated" on Continentals... If you're in Michigan, keep your eyes peeled at the 2018 car shows!
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Awesome!! Share more about where the cars have been, what was needed in maintenance over the past 2 decades, and anything else. Love stories like this! Thanks
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That is awesome! Love those two cars! Six speed for me, auto vert for my wife....a guy can dream right?
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They look great! Thanks for posting this. Would love to hear more about their history.
Later,
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Beautiful cars and wonderful story! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for connecting and sharing the story. Great looking pair of cars!
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Always loved them
Got Purple poster framed on the wall
Got Purple poster framed on the wall
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Callaway C1 project registry member
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The Beginning: Larry and Les bought the Twins in 1994. I actually didn't meet Larry until July of 1995 and our first date was a car show in The Woodlands, Texas. After the show, we took "Aqua Man" to a get together at the home of a member of The Sam Houston Corvette Club. I got to actually meet Reeves Callaway at that party as well. The next day (our second date) the Club went to a drag strip in Navasota. Larry was an excellent driver and got fast time that day. More importantly, I got my first kiss from Larry in that car on that second date and, 3 years later, we drove it from the church to our wedding reception...
Wonderful memories that always make me smile and, simultaneously, brings tears to my eyes. I know Les has similar stories about "Statutory Grape" and it is comforting to think that Larry and Diana are smiling down on us and The Twins! Stay tuned for "The Middle" of the story...
Wonderful memories that always make me smile and, simultaneously, brings tears to my eyes. I know Les has similar stories about "Statutory Grape" and it is comforting to think that Larry and Diana are smiling down on us and The Twins! Stay tuned for "The Middle" of the story...
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Great memories!
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Wow what a picture....