1977 Pontiac Phoenix 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 1977 Pontiac Phoenix marked the debut of a new compact offering from Pontiac, positioned as an upscale evolution of the Ventura. Built on GM’s rear-wheel-drive X-body platform and closely related to the Chevrolet Nova, the Phoenix was available as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan, with a three-door hatchback added in 1978. It featured distinctive square headlights and subtle styling changes that set it apart from its predecessor.

Trim levels included the base, the LJ, and a performance-oriented SJ package. Engine options ranged from the economical 151 cubic-inch Iron Duke inline-four to the robust 305 and 350 cu-in Chevrolet V8s, paired with manual or Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmissions. Marketed as a “luxury compact,” the Phoenix offered amenities like power steering, air conditioning, and chrome bumpers, making it a comfortable yet affordable choice for buyers.

Though only produced in its original rear-wheel-drive form through 1979, the Phoenix laid the groundwork for Pontiac’s transition to front-wheel-drive compacts in 1980. Its blend of style, practicality, and GM engineering made it a memorable entry in Pontiac’s lineup during the late 1970s.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in black paint with a black top (a spray-on coating material was added by a previous owner)

• Black interior with white vinyl upholstery

• Powered by a 231 cu-in V6 engine rated at 110 hp

• Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission

• The chassis number (2X27C7T131260) decodes as:

  • 2 – Pontiac

  • X – Phoenix

  • 27 – Two-door coupe

  • C – 231 cu-in V6 (Buick-sourced)

  • 7 – 1977 model year

  • T – GM’s Tarrytown (New York) assembly plant

  • 131260 – Sequential production number

Features

• Rallye wheels

• Grand Am Radial GT P225/70R14 tires

• Radial Tuned Suspension

• Power steering and brakes

• Black sport steering wheel

• Delco AM/FM 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. 

• Paint imperfections include chips and bubbling

• Tail panel is warped

• Pitting on chrome and headlight bezels

• Scratches on backside of driver’s door trim

• Weather stripping dried out near driver’s door handle

• Upholstery is worn

• Clock does not work

Included

• Temporary spare tire

• Keys

• Owner’s manual and maintenance schedule

Ownership History

This 1977 Pontiac Phoenix Coupe 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: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@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.