1976 Ford Elite

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 1976 Ford Elite was a well-engineered personal luxury coupe built on Ford's proven mid-size platform shared with the Torino. Its body-on-frame construction gave it exceptional rigidity and a smooth, isolated ride. The spacious, comfortable cabin featured brushed metal accents, plush upholstery, and thoughtful ergonomics.

Mechanically, the Elite offered a strong lineup of V8 engines, including the durable 351 Cleveland paired with Ford's reliable C6 automatic transmission. Front disc brakes and a well-tuned suspension gave it composed handling for a car of its size and class.

Styling touches like opera windows, a vinyl roof, and chrome detailing reflected the era's design language while giving the Elite genuine road presence. Competing directly with the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, the Elite carved out its own identity through Ford's characteristic blend of comfort, durability, and understated elegance.

Built in Chicago, this Dark Brown 1976 Elite was originally sold at Boyd Brothers Ford in Caruthersville, Missouri.

This 1976 Ford Elite 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

• Finished in Dark Brown (5Q)

• Normandie Three Quarter (K) vinyl roof in Saddle (Z)

• Patterned cloth upholstery

• 351ci V8 engine with 2-barrel carburetor

• C6 3-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Power front disc brakes and steering

• Faux woodgrain trim on the dash

• Split-bench seating

• Opera windows

• The chassis number (6G21H206185) decodes as:

  • 6 – Model year: 1976

  • G – Assembly plant: Chicago, Illinois

  • 21 – Series: Ford Elite 2-door hardtop coupe

  • H – 351ci V8 2BBL

  • 206185 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Audiovox FM tuner

• Cup holders

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.

• Dull faded paint on upper surfaces

• Paint chips

• Dings in chrome trim

Included Items

• Spare tire and jack

Ownership History

This 1976 Ford Elite is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

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: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 Email: mlowney@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 Broad Arrow 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.