1976 Pontiac Grand Prix Project

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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In 1976, the Pontiac Grand Prix rolled into showrooms as a confident survivor of a rapidly changing decade. Born as Pontiac’s stylish “personal luxury” coupe in the 1960s, the Grand Prix had matured into the big, formal, long‑hood statement car buyers wanted.

The ’76 model sat in the 1973–77 “Colonnade” generation, recognizable for its squared‑off proportions, thick roof pillars, and a plush, cockpit‑like interior that made the driver feel like the car’s owner, not just its operator. Performance was no longer the only headline. Pontiac leaned into quiet ride quality, broad torque for effortless cruising, and a rich menu of trims and comfort options—vinyl roofs, upgraded upholstery, and convenience features that turned commuting into a lounge experience.

This customized 1976 Grand Prix brings back some of the swagger of the muscle era just a few years before. Custom red and black paint, Edelbrock induction, aftermarket seats and console, and staggered steel wheels are just a few of its modifications.

The car has no brakes and should be considered a running project.

This Pontiac Grand Prix 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 red with black accents

• Pontiac V8 engine

• Automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Power brakes

• Power steering

• Power windows

• Y97 – Custom Interior Trim Group

• The chassis number (2R57Z6A229786) decodes as:

  • 2 – Pontiac Motor Division (General Motors)

  • R – LeMans series

  • 57– 2‑door hardtop coupe

  • Z – 400 cu in (6.6L) V8, 4‑barrel carburetor

  • 6 – 1976 model year

  • A – Atlanta, Georgia assembly plant

  • 229786 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Custom paint

• Chevy SS hood inserts

• Front and rear spoilers

• Edelbrock intake manifold

• Edelbrock carburetor and air cleaner

• Aftermarket console

• Aftermarket seats

• Akron shifter

• Tachometer and auxiliary gauges

• Staggered steel wheels with Pontiac hubcaps

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.

• Little to no brakes

• Paint imperfections as shown in the gallery

• Wear on various interior surfaces

Included

• Speakers

Ownership History

• This 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

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 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.