1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe

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 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am marked the final year of the fourth-generation Firebird’s original design before a major facelift in 1998. Built on GM’s F-body platform, the Trans Am was the sleekest high-performance Firebird, offering aggressive styling and potent V8 power.

Under the hood, it featured the 5.7-liter LT1 V8 engine, producing 285 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, paired with either a four-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. This engine was shared with the Corvette and Camaro Z28, giving the Trans Am serious street credibility.

Stylistically, the 1997 model retained the sleek, aerodynamic lines introduced in 1993, with pop-up headlights, a low-slung stance, and a distinctive twin-port grille. Optional features included T-tops, leather interior, and a Monsoon premium sound system. A Road & Track test revealed, “The Firebird’s V8 accelerates with a raw, insistent urgency… 0-60 in 5.8 seconds will surprise owners of more expensive and more sophisticated machinery.”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Bright Red (81) with Light Gray leather (143) interior

• 5.7-liter LT1 V8 engine producing 285 hp

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Optional glass T-Tops

• Air conditioning

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• 16-inch chrome wheels wearing 245/50R16 Kumho tires

• Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

• 150-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges

• Power driver seat, windows, locks, mirrors, hatch, and antenna

• Cruise control

• Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo with subwoofer box in hatch

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 scrape in middle of nose

• Small hood dents

• Driver side door guard is damaged

• Window and windshield film delaminating

• Passenger side window is slow

Included

• Keys

• Owner’s manual

Ownership History

This 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe 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: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@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.