65k-Mile 1996 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Series

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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“Simply stated, it’s a most stately luxury.” The 1996 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Edition represented the pinnacle of American luxury sedans in the mid-1990s. As the top-tier trim in Lincoln’s flagship Town Car lineup, the Cartier Edition was distinguished by its refined styling, premium materials, and exclusive features. Powered by a 4.6-liter SOHC V8 engine producing 210 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, it delivered smooth, confident performance paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.

Inside, the Cartier Edition offered genuine leather seating, woodgrain trim, and advanced amenities for the time, including memory seats, auto-dimming mirrors, and a premium JBL sound system. The ride quality was enhanced by Lincoln’s signature air suspension, ensuring a plush and quiet driving experience. With a spacious cabin accommodating six passengers and a cavernous 22.3 cubic-foot trunk, it was ideal for long-distance cruising.

Priced at over $42,000 when new, the 1996 Cartier Edition catered to discerning buyers seeking understated elegance and comfort. Its classic “formal roofline,” chrome accents, and Cartier badging added to its prestige. Today, it remains a symbol of Lincoln’s commitment to traditional luxury and craftsmanship during a transitional era in American automotive design.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• The most luxurious trim in the Town Car lineup

• Finished in Silver Frost (TS) with Light Graphite premium leather interior with Cartier embroidery

• 4.6-liter SOHC V8 engine rated at 210 hp

• Four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive

• Air spring rear suspension

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• 16-inch wheels wearing 225/60R16 Michelin tires

• Air conditioning

• Electronic automatic temperature control

• Seat and mirror position memory

• JBL premium sound system

• Keyless entry

• Programmable garage door opener

• Express-down power windows

• Console-mounted cellular phone

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 flaking on front bumper

• Steering wheel discoloration

Included

• Window sticker

• Spare tire

Ownership History

This 1996 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Edition is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Georgia 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

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.