1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass 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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Attractive, fun, and unique, the 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 was borne of the small car battles in the 1960s. Designed to go head-to-head with the Ford Falcon and Chevy Corvair, the F-85 utilized the midsize Y-body platform shared with the Pontiac Tempest and Buick Special, which featured a 112” wheelbase and unibody construction.

It rode on a coil-spring suspension, and relied on a high-tech, all-aluminum V8 with Olds’ advanced cylinder head design. The 215ci V8 engine offered between 155 and 195 horsepower, and was mated to a manual or Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, offering spirited performance in this lightweight car.

Drivers were greeted with a stylish two-spoke steering wheel and a full-sweep speedometer, with manual-equipped cars offering a unique, console-mounted tachometer. The low-back vinyl bucket seats were complemented by a matching dash pad, door panels, and carpet.

This example has been refinished in purple with blue upholstery, wears Deluxe trim and 13” wheels, and is powered by a 215ci V8 backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission.

This 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass Coupe is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Alabama registration in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Refinished in purple with blue upholstery

• Deluxe interior and exterior trim

• 13” wheels with covers

• 215ci Oldsmobile V8

• 3-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Coupe styling

• Y-body chassis

• Aluminum V8

• Bucket seats

• 112” wheelbase and 192” body

Known Imperfections

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

• Interior worn and crack in dash

• Rust in engine bay

• Fitted with a temporary fuel system with plastic gas can in trunk

• Images detailing the condition of the 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass Coupe are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass Coupe 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: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@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.