1988 Cadillac Brougham Eureka Funeral Limousine

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 1988 Cadillac Brougham Eureka Funeral Limousine represents a pinnacle of late-20th-century professional car craftsmanship. Built by Eureka Coach Company, a respected name in funeral vehicle manufacturing, this limousine was based on Cadillac’s full-size Brougham platform, known for its stately presence and smooth ride. Following Cadillac’s discontinuation of its commercial chassis in 1984, Eureka adapted by modifying standard sedans — cutting and stretching them to create elegant, purpose-built funeral coaches.

The 1988 model featured a 5.0-liter V8 engine, plush interiors with black leather seating, and a glass divider with an intercom system, offering both comfort and privacy. Eureka’s attention to detail was evident in touches like double valances over draperies, a hallmark of its design ethos. These limousines were often paired with matching hearses, forming a dignified funeral fleet.

This particular year marked a transitional period in the industry, with many coachbuilders adapting to downsized platforms and shifting consumer expectations. Eureka’s 1988 Brougham Limousine stood out for its refined styling, ride-leveling suspension, and low production numbers, making it a rare and collectible piece today. It served not only as a transport vehicle but as a symbol of respect and tradition in funeral services across North America.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Academy Gray with black hood and black vinyl top over plush blue cloth upholstery

• Powered by a 5.0-liter Oldsmobile V8 engine producing 140 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque

• THM 200-4R four-speed automatic transmission

• Accident-free CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Six-door funeral limousine, “Custom Built Eureka” (on door sills)

• Automatic ride-leveling system

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, mirrors, front seats

• Tilt steering wheel and cruise control

• Wood trim on dash and doors

• Symphony Sound AM/FM/Cassette stereo

• Dual lighted visor vanity mirrors

• Electronic Climate Control/Air conditioning

• Twilight Sentinel (automatic headlight control)

• Hankook Optimo H724 235/75R15 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. 

• The included accident-free CARFAX history report lists a "mileage inconsistency" when the reported odometer reading went from 138,188 miles in July 2008 to 46,758 miles in June 2011. This is believed to be a clerical error due to the five-digit odometer.

Included

• Keys

• Owner’s manual and info in black leather folder

• Baker Funeral Home, Middletown, Ohio on rear

Ownership History

This 1988 Cadillac Brougham Eureka Funeral Limousine is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Georgia, 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: 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.