1978 Pontiac Catalina 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 generously pay above-market prices 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 September, all 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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Built during Pontiac's downsizing era, the 1978 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe represents the final generation of Pontiac's long-running full-size Catalina line. Introduced on General Motors' new B-body platform for 1977, the redesigned Catalina offered nearly the same passenger space as earlier full-size models while being lighter and more efficient.

This example is finished in light blue with a light blue Landau roof over a blue interior with vinyl upholstery. It wears Rally II wheels, quad headlights, and bright body-side moldings. Additional features include power steering and power-assisted front disc brakes, bench seats, an AM/FM radio, and woodgrain-style dashboard trim.

The car is powered by a 301ci V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor, mated to a three-speed automatic transmission.

This 1978 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe is represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist and is now offered at no reserve with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in light blue with a light blue Landau roof

• Blue interior with vinyl upholstery

• 301ci V8 engine with 4-barrel carburetor

• Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Pontiac Rally II wheels

• Quad rectangular headlamps

• Bright body-side moldings

• Coil-spring suspension front and rear

• Power steering and power-assisted front disc brakes

• Bench seats

• Delco AM/FM radio

• Woodgrain-style dashboard trim

• The chassis number (2L37Y8X117192) decodes as:

  • 2 - Pontiac

  • L – Catalina

  • 37 – 2-door sport coupe

  • Y – 301ci V8 4BBL

  • 8 – 1978 model year

  • X – Fairfax Assembly, Kansas City, Kansas

  • 117192 – Sequential production number

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.

• A highly detailed underside scan can be viewed in the gallery.

• Paint chips, oxidation, weathering, and loss of finish, as noted in the provided photos

• Interior has a musty odor

• General whitewall tires are weathered and worn

Ownership History

This 1978 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Included Items

• Spare tire and jack

• Cup holder

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.

Please note that the title is in transit for this vehicle.

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. 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.