1999 Pontiac Bonneville Project

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 1999 Pontiac Bonneville marked the final year of the ninth generation of Pontiac’s full-size front-wheel-drive sedan. Rooted in a legacy dating back to 1957, the Bonneville evolved from a performance-oriented luxury car into a spacious, technologically advanced cruiser by the late 1990s. Built on GM’s H-body platform, the 1999 model offered two trims: SE and SSEi. The SE catered to comfort and value, while the SSEi emphasized performance, featuring a supercharged 3.8-liter V6 producing 240 horsepower.

Styling was bold and aerodynamic, with Pontiac’s signature wide-track stance and aggressive front fascia. Inside, the Bonneville offered leather seating, advanced audio systems, and optional heads-up display — features that reflected GM’s push toward integrating luxury and tech in mainstream models.

Safety and convenience were also prioritized, with standard ABS, traction control, and dual airbags. Though nearing the end of its generation, the 1999 Bonneville remained competitive in the full-size sedan market, appealing to drivers who wanted a blend of power, comfort, and American style.

The following year, Pontiac would redesign the Bonneville for 2000, giving it a more modern look and updated features, but the 1999 model stands as a refined culmination of its era.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in blue with tan leather interior

• 3.8-liter V6 engine rated at 205 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed automatic transmission

Features

• 15-inch wheels wearing 225/60R15 Mastercraft tires

• Cruise control

• Power seats, windows, locks, mirrors, and trunk

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

• Dual front airbags

• Remote keyless entry

• Steering wheel-mounted audio controls

• Premium audio system with CD player

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. 

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

  • December 2006: Accident reported, damage to front

• Does not run

• Some paint scratches

• Driver seat cushion worn and carpet underneath stained

• Inside A-pillar plastic detaching

Ownership History

This 1999 Pontiac Bonneville SE is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in 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.  

lease 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.