1987 Pontiac Firebird

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 1987 Pontiac Firebird, part of the third generation of Firebirds (1982-92), continued Pontiac’s push to blend aerodynamic styling with performance and affordability. The Firebird lineup included the base model, Formula, Trans Am, and the newly introduced Trans Am GTA. 

The base Firebird came equipped with a 2.8-liter V6, offering modest performance and good fuel economy. The Formula and Trans Am trims featured more powerful V8 engines. Pontiac updated the Firebird’s rear spoiler for 1987 to include a federally mandated center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL), subtly altering the car’s silhouette. T-tops remained a popular option, and buyers could choose between manual and automatic transmissions, depending on the engine. 

With more than 88,000 Firebirds produced in 1987, the model continued to appeal to a wide range of buyers — from economy-minded drivers to muscle car enthusiasts. The 1987 Firebird helped solidify Pontiac’s reputation for building stylish, performance-oriented coupes during the height of the American pony car era. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in black paint over gray cloth upholstery 

• Powered by a 2.8-liter V6 with Fuel Port Injection rated at 135 hp 

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• Accident-free CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Air conditioning (blows cold)

• Power steering

• Power brakes 

• Cruise control 

• Under dash-mounted aftermarket gauges for temperature, volts, and oil pressure 

• JVC AM/FM/CD stereo with AUX and satellite radio capability 

• Aluminum aftermarket wheels 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires: 215/60R15 front, 235/60R15 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. 

• Black repaint (originally Taupe) is oxidized and faded 

• Paint imperfections include cracks, missing paint, dings 

• Passenger front fender is damaged 

• Hatch struts worn

• Window weatherstripping is dried out and missing pieces 

• Sun visors are missing 

• Seat belt guides on sides of front seats are missing 

• Some corrosion on rear window frame 

• The included CARFAX history report lists a "mileage inconsistency" when the reported odometer reading went from 100,000 miles in September 1994 to 28,542 miles in May 1996.

Ownership History

This 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Tennessee and 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: Matt Lowney  Phone: 623.308.2640  email: mlowney@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.