1988 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 returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. 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 stands as a tribute to American automotive tradition, representing the last great era of full-size luxury motoring before downsizing swept the industry. Riding on Cadillac's proven rear-wheel-drive platform, the Brougham offered a driving experience unmatched in its class: a smooth, cushioned ride courtesy of its long wheelbase and traditional body-on-frame construction, paired with a dependable 5.0-liter V8 engine that delivered effortless, quiet power.

Inside, the Brougham was a rolling living room. Plush velour or, in the case of this ’88, optional leather seating, acres of legroom, and a dashboard trimmed in genuine wood-tone accents created an atmosphere of understated elegance. Every detail, from the tufted upholstery to the chrome accents, spoke to a philosophy of comfort-first engineering.

In an age of increasingly homogenized vehicle design, the Brougham remains a beloved symbol of a bygone era of American luxury. As the brochure stated, “Best of all, it’s a Cadillac.”

This black-over-black Brougham shows approximately 63,000 miles and Tennessee registration history.

This 1988 Cadillac Brougham is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Black (19U) with a Black vinyl top (19T)

• Black leather interior (192)

• 307ci V8 engine with electronic spark control

• 4-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Automatic climate control

• Power windows, power door locks, power trunk release

• Power steering and power brakes

• Tilt steering wheel

• Cruise control

• AM/FM stereo radio

• Six-passenger seating with front bench seat

Servicing & Documentation

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.

Included Items

• Owner’s manual

Ownership History

This 1988 Cadillac Brougham is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists Tennessee registration history.

Additional Information

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. 

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. 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 Broad Arrow 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.