61k-Mile 1987 Cadillac Brougham

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 Cadillac Brougham. A classic expression of Cadillac luxury.” The 1987 Cadillac Brougham represented the final years of traditional American luxury sedans before front-wheel-drive platforms became dominant. Originally introduced in 1980 as the Fleetwood Brougham, the model was renamed simply “Brougham” in 1987 after the Fleetwood name shifted to a new front-drive platform. Built on the venerable rear-wheel-drive GM C-body, the Brougham retained classic Cadillac styling with its formal roofline, chrome accents, and imposing grille.

Under the hood, the 1987 Brougham offered a standard 5.0-liter V8, with an optional 5.7-liter fuel-injected V8 for improved performance. Interiors featured plush velour or optional leather seating, woodgrain trim, and Cadillac’s hallmark digital instrumentation. Buyers could also opt for the d’Elegance package, which added even more luxurious touches.

Despite its aging platform, the Brougham remained popular among traditional Cadillac buyers who valued comfort, size, and prestige. It was also a favorite among limousine and coachbuilders due to its body-on-frame construction. The 1987 model year marked Cadillac’s commitment to offering both modern and traditional luxury, bridging the gap between the past and future of the brand.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Chestnut Brown Metallic paint with vinyl roof

• Saddle leather with Cadillac embroidery

• Powered by a 5.0-liter Oldsmobile-sourced V8 rated at 140 hp and 255 torque

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Wood interior trim

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, mirrors

• AM/FM stereo and digital clock

• Automatic Climate Control

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks

• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

• Soft-Ray tinted glass

• Wire-wheel hubcaps

• Matrix Multi-Mile P215/75R15 whitewall tires

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. 

• Some paint imperfections on hood and trunk lid

• Scrape on passenger A pillar with nick in top of vinyl

Included

• Carpeted floor mats

• Spare tire with cover

• Jack

• Keys

• Owner’s manual

• 1987 Cadillac Brougham Gold Delivery System cassette tape

Ownership History

This 1987 Cadillac Brougham is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Georgia. 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1987 Cadillac Brougham in Georgia from new.

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: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@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.