1970 Plymouth Belvedere 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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“Belvedere: Plymouth’s value-packed family sedan.” The 1970 Plymouth Belvedere marked the final year for the Belvedere nameplate, which had been a staple in Plymouth’s lineup since 1954. By 1970, the Belvedere was positioned as a mid-size car, sharing its B-body platform with other Mopar models like the Satellite and Road Runner. While the Belvedere name was gradually phased out in favor of the more performance-oriented Satellite and GTX badges, it still offered a range of trims and powertrains that appealed to a broad audience. 

Stylistically, the 1970 Belvedere featured the bold, squared-off lines typical of Chrysler’s late-’60s design language. It was available in sedan and station wagon configurations, with engine options ranging from the reliable Slant-6 to powerful V8s, including the 383 and 440 cubic-inch units. Though not marketed as a muscle car, the Belvedere could be equipped with performance packages that made it surprisingly potent. 

By the end of the 1970 model year, Plymouth consolidated its mid-size offerings under the Satellite name, effectively retiring the Belvedere. As Plymouth’s brochure stated, “Roomy comfort, solid engineering, and V8 performance — all in one smart package.” 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Ice Blue Metallic (EB3) paint over blue vinyl interior 

• Powered by a 318 cu-in V8 engine rated at  

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (RL41G0G181771) decodes as: 

  • R – Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite 

  • L – Price Class: Low (Belvedere) 

  • 41 – Four-door sedan 

  • G – 318 cu-in V8, 2-barrel carburetor 

  • 0 – 1970 model year 

  • G – St. Louis (Missouri) assembly plant 

  • 181771 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Four-door sedan 

• Bench seats 

• Air conditioning 

• 120-mph speedometer, fuel gauge, and warning lights 

• Prestige AM/FM/Cassette/CD stereo 

• Mastercraft AS IV 215/70R14 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. 

• Paint chips and scuffs 

• Driver’s seat is torn 

• Driver’s door interior is scratched and discolored 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Lug wrench 

• Keys 

Ownership History 

This 1970 Plymouth Belvedere Sedan 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.