1982 Cadillac Eldorado 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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“Eldorado, 1982. One of the world’s best engineered cars.” The 1982 Cadillac Eldorado marked the second year of the dramatically downsized tenth-generation model introduced in 1979. Designed to meet changing consumer preferences and fuel economy standards, the Eldorado retained its signature luxury while adopting a more compact, front-wheel-drive platform shared with the Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado.

For 1982, Cadillac introduced the new HT-4100 V8 engine — a lightweight, fuel-injected 4.1-liter aluminum-block powerplant designed to improve efficiency. The Eldorado’s styling remained elegant, with crisp lines, a formal roofline, and a prominent grille that reinforced its upscale image.

Inside, the Eldorado offered plush seating, digital instrumentation, and advanced features like automatic climate control and a trip computer — cutting-edge for the time. The Biarritz trim level added even more opulence, including a two-tone exterior, tufted leather seats, and a brushed stainless steel roof panel.

Despite its smaller size, the 1982 Eldorado maintained Cadillac’s tradition of luxury and presence. It appealed to buyers seeking prestige with modern engineering. As the company stated, “Of such machines dreams are made. It catches your eye. Not just once, but again and again. And something deep inside you says, ‘This is the car I want.’”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Redwood (77) paint with white pinstriping and white landau top

• Carmine red leather interior

• 4.1-liter High Technology V8 engine with Digital Fuel Injection

• Turbo-Hydramatic four-speed automatic transmission with electronic overdrive

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, seats

• Tilt/adjustable steering wheel

• Electronic Climate Control

• Delco AM/FM/Cassette Symphonic Sound System

• 15-inch wheels with wire wheel covers

• 205/70R15 whitewall tires: Matrix front, Bridgestone Insignia SE 200 rear

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 scratches

• All four center Cadillac emblems on wire wheels are cracked

• Rear valence panel is covered in paint tape, and the tape is cracked and peeling

Included

• Spare tire and jack

• Carpeted Cadillac floor mats

• Rubber trunk mat

• Owner’s manual

• Keys

• Spare wire wheel cover and 4 center badges

• Two spare taillights

Ownership History

This 1982 Cadillac Eldorado is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Alabama.

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.