1974 Chevrolet Camaro Sport 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 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 way it looks is the way it goes. Camaro not only looks quick, sleek, and nimble. Camaro is.” Chevrolet’s 1974 Camaro brochure didn’t mince words, and for good reason: The second-generation Camaro debuted halfway through the 1970 model year wearing a riveting European-influenced design. The long, raised hood, squared egg-crate grille, frenched-in headlights, and sloping rear deck was a major yet cohesive evolution of the previous-generation’s styling.

The 1974 model featured numerous engine options including a six-cylinder and four variations of the 350ci V8, as well as the choice of 3- or 4-speed manuals or a Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission. Variable-ratio power steering, coil-spring front and multi-leaf rear suspension, and front disc brakes came standard, and provided excellent handing and braking performance.

And occupants were coddled in foam Strato-bucket seats, with the driver looking through the sport steering wheel to a circular gauge cluster. It was an all-around performer, so it's no wonder that second-generation Camaros are highly sought after for their combination of performance and styling.

This example left the factory as a Sport Coupe with a 350 2-barrel engine, and now wears Z/28 badges and a modified drivetrain. It has been refinished in light gray with light blue stripes, has black upholstery, and rolls on 18” aftermarket wheels. It is reportedly powered by a modified 350ci V8 backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission.

This 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe 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

• Refinished in light gray with light blue stripes and black upholstery

• 18” wheels

• Reportedly a 350ci Chevrolet V8

• 3-speed automatic transmission

• Aftermarket air conditioning

Factory Equipment

• 2-Door Sport Coupe styling

• Front subframe

• Power front disc brakes

• Bucket seats

• 108” wheelbase and 195” body

Modifications

• Repaint with custom stripes

• 18” Ridler wheels

• Window tint

• Chrome air cleaner and valve covers

• 4-barrel carburetor

• Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold

• Edelbrock E-Street aluminum heads

• Headers and dual exhaust system

• HEI distributor

• Refreshed interior

• Aftermarket steering wheel

• B&M shifter

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.

• Starter and/or flywheel are going out

• Imperfections in paint

• Interior worn

• Radio has been removed

• Images detailing the condition of the 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Included Items

• Spare parts

• Paperwork

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: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@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.