33k-Mile 1998 Cadillac Eldorado

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 1998 Cadillac Eldorado marked one of the final iterations of Cadillac’s long-running personal luxury coupe, a nameplate that had been in production since 1953. By the late 1990s, the Eldorado was a symbol of American luxury, blending traditional Cadillac styling with modern performance and technology.

The 1998 model retained the sleek, aerodynamic design introduced in the early 1990s, featuring crisp lines, a wide stance, and a formal roofline. Under the hood, it was powered by Cadillac’s advanced 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine, delivering 275 horsepower in the base model and 300 hp in the Eldorado Touring Coupe (ETC). This engine was paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and offered spirited performance along with refined cruising.

Inside, the Eldorado offered a plush, leather-appointed cabin with wood trim, digital instrumentation, and advanced features for its time, including automatic climate control and premium sound systems. The ETC variant added sportier suspension tuning and more aggressive styling cues.

The 1998 Eldorado remained a strong expression of Cadillac’s commitment to luxury and performance. It would be discontinued after the 2002 model year, ending what Cadillac called, “A personal luxury coupe with the heart of a thoroughbred.”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Showing 33,712 original miles

• Finished in Dark Cherry Metallic (77) over Neutral Shale leather upholstery

• Powered by a Northstar 4.6-liter DOHC V8 engine rated at 275 hp

• Four-speed automatic transmission with leather shift knob

Features

• Two-door luxury coupe

• Chrome accents and Cadillac crest badging

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, mirrors

• 10-way power front seats with memory

• Zebrano wood trim accents

• Digital instrumentation cluster with 140-mph speedometer and 7,000-rpm tachometer

• Dual-zone automatic climate control/air conditioning

• Bose CD/Cassette stereo

• 16-inch alloy wheels

• Goodyear Viva 3 All-Season 225/60R16 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. 

• Oil leaks

• Paint swirls

• Scuffs on chrome portion of front bumper and on side trim

Included

• Owner’s manual and other information in black leather folder

Ownership History

This 1998 Cadillac Eldorado is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in North Carolina 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.