Modified 2000 Cadillac Escalade

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 250 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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Few cars have become a legend in their own time as quickly as the Cadillac Escalade. Launched in 1999, the Escalade was based on the Chevrolet Tahoe — albeit with a considerably upgraded interior featuring soft leather, real wood trim, and every feature General Motors could throw at its biggest SUVs. The Escalade was an immediate hit, and today the broad Escalade lineup stretches well into the six-figure range.

This 2000 Cadillac Escalade comes from the second year of production. It's finished in white over a beige leather interior, and while it appears stock, it is powered by a replacement LS-style V8 engine from a later GM truck. The engine's beauty cover comes from a Cadillac model and calls it a Vortec H.O, though the exact engine type could not be determined.

Additionally, the truck rides on 18" wheels from a later Escalade and it features an aftermarket grille.

This 2000 Cadillac Escalade is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a rebuilt Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Powered by a replacement LS-style V8

• Automatic transmission

• White over beige leather

• 18" alloy wheels

Factory Equipment

• Leather upholstery

• Wood interior trim

• Bose audio system

• CD and cassette head units

• Garage door opener

Modifications

• Replacement V8 engine

• Aftermarket grille

• 18" wheels from a later Escalade

• Third-row seating

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.

• Scrapes and dents on exterior

• Loose exterior trim

• Faded headlights

• Torn leather upholstery

• Missing and worn interior trim

• Missing door handles

• Stained carpeting

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

  • January 2007: Damage report; total loss vehicle, Salvage Title/Certificate issued

  • March 2007: Rebuilt title issued in Alabama

Ownership History

This 2000 Cadillac Escalade is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists Alabama registration history.

Additional Information

Due to the modifications on this 2000 Cadillac Escalade, it may not pass emissions testing in some areas. As always, bidders are responsible for confirming all registration and emissions requirements in their state before placing a bid.

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 Arrow representative 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.