1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport 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 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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The fourth-generation 1965–70 Chevrolet Impala proved to be incredibly popular, selling over one million units and offering the broadest range of body styles and engine options. By 1968, buyers were being seduced by the new Coke bottle styling, and had a choice of five different body styles including Sport Sedans, Sport Coupes, sedans, convertibles, or station wagons. And customization was available through a variety of power luxury options, exterior colors, interior color schemes, and sport packages.

The Sport Sedan combined the convenience of four doors with racy hardtop styling. Aggressive front fenders and a sloping rear window provided a clean look. Comfortable pattered upholstery and deep-twist carpeting provided the luxury. And 6- and 8-cylinder engines provided the thrust, with the 325-horse 396ci big-block making the Sport Sedan a formidable 4-door luxury cruiser.

This example is dressed in Butternut Yellow with black vinyl upholstery, and is equipped with a black vinyl roof, and was powered when new by a 396ci V8 backed by a three-speed automatic transmission.

This 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan 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 Butternut Yellow with black vinyl upholstery

• Black vinyl roof

• 14" wheels with covers

• Power brakes and steering

• 396ci Chevrolet V8

• Three-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• 396ci Chevrolet V8

• 4-door Sport Sedan styling

• Perimeter frame

• Coil-spring suspension

• Ball-race steering

• 119” wheelbase and 214” body

Modifications

• Modern Bluetooth head unit in glovebox with rear Kenwood speakers

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.

• Tire date codes are from 2015

• Exterior wear including paint imperfections, worn brightwork, and worn vinyl top

• Interior wear including worn and ripped seats and door panels

• Images detailing the condition of the 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Included Items

• Owner's manual

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.