V8-Powered 1939 Dodge MC Half-Ton Pickup

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 200 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The 1939 Dodge MC Half-Ton Pickup stands as a shining example of American engineering during a pivotal era. Emerging at the tail end of the Great Depression, this truck embodied resilience and practicality, offering farmers, tradesmen, and small business owners a dependable partner for daily labor. Its rugged inline six-cylinder engine delivered smooth, reliable power, while the sturdy steel body and updated "Airflow"-influenced styling gave it a modern, streamlined look that set it apart from the boxier trucks of prior years.

Dodge's attention to comfort was notable too, with a wider cab, improved suspension, and thoughtful ergonomic touches that made long workdays more bearable for drivers.

This period-style Dodge MC is finished in beige and burgundy, set off with chrome wire wheels. Under the hood is a small-block V8 heart backed by an automatic transmission. The truck features stained wood bed slats and it retains a stock-style dashboard.

This 1939 Dodge MC Half-Ton Pickup is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in beige with burgundy fenders and running boards

• Burgundy interior

• Small-block V8 engine

• Automatic transmission

Modifications

• Small-block V8 engine

• Automatic transmission

• Mr. Gasket valve covers

• Lecarra steering wheel

• Wire wheel with faux knock offs

• Pirelli 205/70R14 tires front

• Goodyear 235/70R15 tires rear

• Stewart-Warner fuel gauge

• Sunpro auxiliary gauges

• Stained wood bed slats

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.

• Paint chips and flaws

• Wear on interior surfaces

Ownership History

This 1939 Dodge MC Half-Ton Pickup is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts   Phone: 912.508.4096   Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.  

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Broad Arrow representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.