1970 Chevrolet Camaro

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 1970 Chevrolet Camaro ushered in the second generation of GM’s iconic pony car, arriving in showrooms as a mid-year release in February. Longer, lower, and wider than the original, the redesigned Camaro showcased a more refined, European-influenced profile, complete with a fastback roofline and sculpted fender lines. While it retained the familiar unibody construction and rear leaf-spring suspension, improvements in chassis tuning delivered better handling and ride comfort.

Chevrolet offered a broad spectrum of trims and engines, ranging from the economical inline-six to the performance-oriented SS and Z/28 variants. Transmission options included both manual and automatic choices, catering to a wide range of driving preferences.

Inside, the Camaro emphasized driver engagement with high-back bucket seats, a sporty dashboard layout, and an optional center console. Though heavier than its predecessor, the 1970 model gained praise for its aggressive styling and improved road manners. Despite its delayed launch, the second-generation Camaro set a bold new direction for the brand, blending raw performance with a more sophisticated design language.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in gold with black rally stripes 

• Light tan/light cream colored cloth and vinyl bucket seat interior 

• 350 cu-in Chevrolet V8  

• 3-speed Turbo 350 automatic transmission

• The chassis number (124870L518543) decodes as:  

  • 1 – Chevrolet Division 

  • 24 – Camaro, 8-cylinder engine 

  • 87 – 2-door sport coupe 

  • 0 – Model year: 1970 

  • L – Van Nuys, California assembly plant 

  • 518543 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• 18-inch REV chrome wheels wearing 225/40R18 tires 

• Aftermarket headlights 

• Front disc brakes 

• Front and rear sway bars with heavy-duty springs and shocks 

• Aftermarket gauge cluster 

• Aftermarket Pioneer AM/FM/Radio with CD Player

• GM 10-bolt rear end (gear ratio unknown)

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.

Ownership History This 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 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: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@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.