1997 Chevrolet Corvette

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 200 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 all-new Corvette received a warm reception when it debuted in 1997 — and went on to redefine performance and refinement for America’s sports car.

The 1997–2004 Corvette was sensuously curved, and returned a slippery .29 drag coefficient for better fuel economy and a higher top speed. And as good as the previous LT1 engine was, the new, 345-horsepower LS1 V8 sat between the C5’s fenders. This machine could rocket to 60 mph in five seconds flat — and looked incredible doing it.

The C5’s underpinnings were as advanced as its engine: its hydroformed frame was exceptionally stiff. Its sound-muffling balsa wood/glass fiber floor design was amazingly innovative. Its capable independent suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes ensured precise handling, impressive sports-car ride quality, and drama-free stops.

This example is finished in Torch Red with black upholstery, wears 17” and 18” Z06-style wheels, and is powered by an LS1 V8 backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission. It now shows approximately 86,800 miles, and it has been registered in the Southeastern U.S. since new.

This 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a bonded Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Torch Red with black upholstery

• Z06-style wheels

• Removable roof panel

• 5.7L LS1 V8 factory rated when new at 345 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque

• 4-speed automatic transmission

• CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• C5 coupe styling

• Hydroformed frame rails

• 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS

• Bucket seats

• 104” wheelbase and 179” body

Modifications

• 17” and 18” Z06-style wheels

• Aftermarket muffler

• Hatch shade

Documentation

• CARFAX Vehicle History Report

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.

• Exterior paint chips and body imperfections

• Interior door arm rest delaminating

• Images detailing the condition of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe are presented in the gallery

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

• December 2014: Accident reported: severe damage

  • Vehicle involved in a sideswipe collision

  • Damage to left side

  • Disabling damage reported

  • Vehicle towed

  • Airbags did not deploy

• December 2014: Total Loss Vehicle

  • Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company

  • Collision damage reported

Ownership History

This 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists registration history in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and now Alabama with a gap after 2014.

Additional Information

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: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@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 Arrowrepresentative 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.