Supercharged LS-Powered 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod 6-Speed

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 1971 Chevrolet Camaro carried forward the bold styling and performance of the second-generation model introduced the year before, with only subtle changes. Visually, the most noticeable update was the new egg-crate grille design, along with revised badging and minor trim tweaks. The overall body shape remained sleek and aggressive, with its long hood, short deck, and fastback roofline continuing to define the Camaro’s sporty silhouette.

Under the hood, the Camaro lineup still offered a wide range of engines, from the base inline-six to powerful V8s. The Z/28 retained the high-revving LT-1 350 cubic-inch V8, rated at 330 horsepower due to a shift to SAE net horsepower ratings. The SS model continued to offer big-block options, including the 396 V8. Transmission choices included 3- and 4-speed manuals and the Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic.

Inside, the Camaro featured a driver-focused cockpit with high-back bucket seats and a wraparound dashboard. Safety updates included a new steering column lock and head restraints. Despite tightening emissions regulations and insurance pressures, the 1971 Camaro remained a strong performer and a favorite among enthusiasts.

This Camaro has been treated to a Baldwin-Motion style makeover, including wide American Racing wheels and BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, and Baldwin’s famous paint stripe. Under the raised Cowl Induction hood is LS V8 power with a Magnuson supercharger — the classic ’70s Baldwin-Motion look backed with a modern punch.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in red with a white Baldwin-Motion stripe

• Black vinyl interior

• LS engine swap with Magnuson supercharger

• Six-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter

• Vintage Air air conditioning

• The chassis number (124871N537322) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 24 – Camaro (V8 engine)

  • 87 – Two-door sport coupe

  • 1 – 1971

  • N – Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant

  • 537322 – Production Sequence

Features

• Modifications include:

  • Gold ID tag on firewall states that the car was built in 2004

  • LS engine swap

  • Magnuson supercharger

  • Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator

  • Headers and dual exhaust system

  • Six-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter

  • American Racing wheels wearing 235/70/14 front, 295/50R15 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires

  • Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes

  • Traction bars

  • Holley rear air shocks

  • Cowl induction hood

  • Upgraded headlights

  • 160-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges

  • Grant steering wheel

  • Chevrolet floor mats

  • Aftermarket Alpine CDE-172BT AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth and USB

  • Cold air intake

  • Billet accessory drive system

  • ATI dampener, aluminum radiator,

  • Electric cooling fan

  • GM 10-bolt rear end

  • Dual flowmaster mufflers

  • Analog aftermarket gauge clusters by Dakota Digital

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.

• Has an idle issue, needs tuning

• Paint chips on nose

• Scuff on rocker panel chrome

Ownership History

This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod 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.