1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Sedan

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 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited marked the final chapter of Buick’s full-size, rear-wheel-drive luxury sedans. Built on GM’s B-body platform, the Roadmaster was powered by a strong 5.7-liter LT1 V8 engine — borrowed from the Corvette — producing 260 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. This gave the car surprising performance for its size, which stretched nearly 18 feet in length and weighed over 4,200 pounds. 

The Limited trim offered upscale features like leather seating, dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronically controlled climate systems, and a plush ride courtesy of Buick’s Dynaride suspension. With a spacious interior and a 21-cubic-foot trunk, it was ideal for long-distance cruising. 

Despite its comfort and power, the Roadmaster was discontinued after 1996 due to declining sales and shifting consumer preferences toward smaller, front-wheel-drive vehicles and SUVs. Only 21,543 Roadmasters were built that year, with 12,581 being sedans. 

Today, the 1996 Roadmaster Limited is celebrated as one of the last true American land yachts — offering a blend of classic luxury, muscle car performance, and unmatched highway comfort. Said Buick, “Full of large-scale power, comfort and safety, this 1996 Roadmaster is every inch an example of traditional luxury and value.” 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Light Driftwood Metallic (WA5322) paint over tan leather upholstery 

• 5.7-liter LT1 V8 engine rated at 260 hp 

• Four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive 

Features 

• Rear-wheel drive, four-door sedan 

• Wood trim on dash and doors 

• Power steering, brakes, windows, door locks, mirrors, and seats 

• Automatic electronic climate control 

• Cruise control 

• Dolby Digital AM/FM/Cassette stereo (Concert Sound II) 

• Dual front airbags 

• Uniroyal Laredo P235/70R15 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. 

• Paint chips 

• Paint oxidation on trunk 

• Some trim missing/broken 

• Driver’s front wheel center cap is broken 

• The included CARFAX history report lists the following (see report for full details): 

  • February 2000: Accident reported, damage to rear

Included 

• Jack

Ownership History

This 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Alabama 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: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com   

Title in Transit:  

What does Title in Transit mean? 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete. 

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.