1968 Buick Wildcat 4-Door Sedan

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 debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. 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 1968 Buick Wildcat was a full-size car that embodied the fusion of luxury and performance typical of late-1960s American automobiles. Part of Buick’s Wildcat series (1962–1970), the ’68 model received a notable design refresh, showcasing sleeker lines, a bold vertical-bar grille, and refined chrome detailing. Available as a two-door hardtop, four-door sedan, and a convertible, it catered to a range of style preferences. 

Powering the Wildcat was a robust 430 cubic-inch V8 engine, delivering 360 horsepower and a formidable 475 lb-ft of torque. Inside, the Wildcat offered spacious seating for six, with upscale materials and features like air conditioning, power windows, and an AM/FM radio — luxuries that were cutting-edge for the era. Buick positioned the Wildcat as a premium performance car, bridging the gap between the sporty Riviera and the more conservative Electra. 

In essence, the 1968 Buick Wildcat captured the spirit of American motoring in the late '60s: bold, powerful, and stylish, with a touch of sophistication that made it stand out in a competitive market, just as Car Life magazine reported, “Buick’s Wildcat is a gentleman’s muscle car — refined enough for a business suit, but with enough torque to leave rubber at a stoplight.” And this Wildcat is very original, down to the assembly codes painted on the firewall. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Aqua Mist (K) with a Black (428) vinyl interior with patterned upholstery 

• Powered by 430 cu-in V8 engine rated at 360 hp 

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission 

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Paint: KK – Aqua Mist Metallic on upper and lower body 

  • Trim: 428 – Black vinyl interior 

  • Date: 06D – Built fourth week of June 1968 

  • Style: 68-46469 – 1968 Buick Wildcat 4-door hardtop sedan 

  • Body: BA03392 – 3,392nd body built at South Gate (California) plant 

  • B90 – Door Edge Guards 

• The chassis number (464698D128986) decodes as: 

  • 4 – Buick 

  • 64 – Wildcat 

  • 69 – 4-door Sedan 

  • 8 – 1968 model year 

  • D – Atlanta (Georgia) assembly plant 

  • 128986 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Tire skirts 

• Air conditioning 

• Power windows 

• Optional tilt steering wheel and cruise control 

• 120-mph speedometer 

• Sonomatic AM radio with pushbuttons that spell out B-U-I-C-K 

• Steel wheels with full Wildcat covers 

• Vercelli Classic 225/75R15 whitewall tires 

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. 

• Grille finish is spotted and scuffed 

• Finish on fender air vents is scuffed 

• Some pitting on chrome trim pieces 

• Paint imperfections around door handles 

Included 

• Black rubber Buick floor mats 

• Spare tire 

• Jack and lug wrench 

• Keys 

Ownership History 

This 1968 Buick Wildcat Four-Door Hardtop is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

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

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

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 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 additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to 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 beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.