1952 Dodge Meadowbrook Club Coupe

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 250 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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“No car in its class measures up to the '54 Dodge Meadowbrook in features for price... quality for cost!” The 1954 Meadowbrook Club Coupe two-door closed out Dodge's dependable entry-level line in style. That year, Dodge simplified the Meadowbrook line to just two body styles, a four-door sedan and this handsome two-door Club Coupe, both priced around $2,000.

Under the hood, the Meadowbrook came standard with the sturday 230ci flathead six. The 1954 model year marked the debut of Chrysler's first true automatic transmission, the two-speed PowerFlite, giving Meadowbrook drivers effortless, clutch-free shifting for the very first time. Riding on Oriflow shocks with a smooth, cradled suspension, the Meadowbrook offered comfort well beyond its modest price

Inside, the stylish Leathertex dashboard and a big wraparound windshield gave the Meadowbrook an open, spacious feel. This black-finished Club Coupe features the PowerFlite automatic, a $185 option when new., as well as a two-tone blue and white interior protected by plastic covers.

This 1954 Dodge Meadowbrook Club Coupe 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 black with a two-tone blue and white interior

• 230-cubic-inch flathead six-cylinder engine

• PowerFlite 2-speed automatic transmission

• Plastic covers on all seats

Factory Equipment

• 2-door coupe, seating 5–6 passengers

• Durable cloth-and-vinyl upholstery

• Hydraulic drum brakes all around

• 5 × 15 inch wheels front and rear, with 7.10 × 15 tires

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.

• Wear on various exterior and interior surfaces

Included Items

• Owner's manual

• Spare tire and jack

• Rubber floor mats

Ownership History

This 1954 Dodge Meadowbrook is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

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 Hagerty Marketplace 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.