1979 MG MGB

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GHN5UL493006G

On January 16, 2012, Ron Giampaolo, husband, father, friend and hero, lost his battle with soft tissue sarcoma. In his honor, we have established Ronny Gras (www.ronnygras.org), a fund raising event in Chicago, developed in conjunction with the Sarcoma Foundation of America (www.curesarcoma.org). The goal of the event is to raise money to fund research into this rare form of cancer. This past Christmas, we told him about our plans for Ronny Gras and presented him with his very own t-shirt. Not to be outdone by his family, Ron took that opportunity to donate the MG that is listed here today. 100% of the sale price of this car is being donated to the Sarcoma Foundation of America. To sweeten the deal on this 1979 Limited Edition MG, the successful bidder will send payment directly to the Sarcoma Foundation of America. In this way, your payment becomes a charitable donation and may be eligible for use as a tax deduction (see your accountant for details). Thank you in advance for your support of Ronny Gras, The Sarcoma Foundation of America and our family’s hero, Ron Giampaolo. Vehicle Description This car was purchased in October 2010. At that time, the current owner had been using this vehicle as a weekend driver, but maintenance was beyond their ability. According to Ron, this MG was in better shape than any other he’s ever purchased. There is the usual rust on both rocker panels and some rust around the two rear wheel wells. The trunk lid has some damage at the trunk support mounting location, but can easily be repaired. The dash is cracked on the passenger side. Otherwise, this car is in very good shape and is solid. The floors of the car are in excellent shape. It includes the LE wind dam, wheels and luggage rack. A two barrel Weber carburetor and aluminum intake was installed for more reliable daily driving. The convertible top is in great shape, with clear windows. Ron had driven the car around the subdivision a few times after he bought it. This is not a new car, but is a good looking car for someone who wants to drive it everyday. With a little work, this car could also be an excellent example of what an MG can be. Email me to have a look, you won’t regret it. I’ll be happy to answer any questions I can about the car. Terms of Sale Please remember that this is a used car and may have or developed issues or problems without notice. It is not perfect. It has been described to the best of our ability. The car is sold as-is, where-is, with no warranty expressed or implied. The auction could be canceled at any time, for any reason deemed by the seller. There is a clear title. E-mail questions you might have. The car is located in Manhattan, Illinois and must be picked up there. The winning bidder must contact us by e-mail within 24 hours of the auction closing, to confirm the purchase details. You must provide your name, address, and phone number. Details and payment method will be coordinated with The Sarcoma Foundation of America. Full payment of the auction price is due within 10 days of auction close. Payment must be confirmed by The Sarcoma Foundation of America before the successful bidder can take possession of the vehicle. Pick-up will be within 2 weeks of close of auction, unless otherwise agreed upon.