1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Hardtop Coupe

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 Cutlass S was an important model in Oldsmobile’s lineup. Sitting on GM’s A-body platform, it was positioned as a sporty yet affordable mid-range car on a 112-inch wheelbase, and featured a redesigned body with a sculpted, flowing profile, a split grille, and hood louvers.

Under the hood sat a six cylinder or a 350-cubic-inch Rocket V8 engine, the latter delivering solid performance. Transmission options included a 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic. The suspension consisted of an independent front with coil springs and a solid rear axle, providing a comfortable ride and durability.

Available with a host of uplevel options and bright colors, the Cutlass S became a popular choice for drivers seeking a balance of style, performance, and practicality in the twilight of the muscle car era.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• 350 cu-in Rocket V8 rated at 260 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• Refinished in Cameo White (11) with Black bench seat (940) interior

• Air conditioning

• The chassis number (336871R124513) decodes as:

  • 3 – Oldsmobile

  • 36 – Cutlass V8

  • 87 – Two door coupe

  • 1 – 1971

  • R – Arlington, Texas assembly plant

  • 124513 – Sequential production number

Features

• 14-inch wheels wearing 225/70R14 tires

• White vinyl top

• Non-original 442 badges

• 120-mph speedometer

• AM radio

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.

• Five-inch scratch on nose

• Light rust on front of hood

• Rear view mirror is not installed

Included

• Keys

• Owner’s manual

• Spare tire and jack

• Receipts

Ownership History

This 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 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: William Cooper Phone: 469.463.4542 email: wcooper@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.