Hi Folks-
I just purchased car #32 (earlier #117), a tartan red car with a mid 13,000 production number. This car was campaigned extensively in the 70's by a fellow named Ron Augustine. I have been told that Ron did some hillclimbing in the late 60's and 70's. I was wondering if any of you might remember Ron or this car.Any history or info would be greatly appreciated.
I will be restoring it to nrace it in its' early 70's form and livery.
Regards, Tom
Just purchased Ron Augustine's #32 MGB
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Re: Just purchased Ron Augustine's #32 MGB
Hi Tom,
I don't have any record of a Ron Augustine in my database of PA Hill Climbers. Do you know where he was from?
I don't have any record of a Ron Augustine in my database of PA Hill Climbers. Do you know where he was from?
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Re: Just purchased Ron Augustine's #32 MGB
Hi Ron-
Mr. Augustine was from Bergen, NJ. He was both an EMRA and Scuderia X member. I know that he autocrossed and hillclimbed in the early 70's, and did some SCCA events thru '77, when he died suddenly (non-auto related). The car has changed hands several times since '77, but has not been campaigned since the Vanderbilt Cup race at Bridgehampton '77 (I think).
Regards, Tom
Mr. Augustine was from Bergen, NJ. He was both an EMRA and Scuderia X member. I know that he autocrossed and hillclimbed in the early 70's, and did some SCCA events thru '77, when he died suddenly (non-auto related). The car has changed hands several times since '77, but has not been campaigned since the Vanderbilt Cup race at Bridgehampton '77 (I think).
Regards, Tom
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Re: Just purchased Ron Augustine's #32 MGB
Sorry, I can't provide anything on him...he's not on my radar. Do you know if the roll bar in the car is original? If so, look for a PHA stamping near inspection hole.
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Re: Just purchased Ron Augustine's #32 MGB
You might want to look at the New England Council of Sports Car Clubs. They have run a HC series for many years. Sue
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