2000 Pontiac Firebird

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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By 2000, the Pontiac Firebird was entering its final stretch on the fourth-generation F-body platform, and while the Trans Am's LS1 V8 grabbed headlines, the base V6 model deserves reconsideration. Powered by GM's 3.8-liter (231 cubic inch) 3800 Series II V6, the standard Firebird postedmodest numbers against the V8's horsepower but was far from anemic.

The 3800's virtues were practical rather than flashy: proven durability, a broad torque curve, and better balance in everyday driving. Fuel economy improved meaningfully too, with the V6 returning several more miles per gallon in mixed driving.

Paired with the four-speed automatic transmission, the V6 Firebird offered accessible, rear-wheel-drive sports car dynamics without the insurance premiums, fuel costs, or maintenance demands of the V8. For buyers wanting the F-body's low-slung styling without chasing quarter-mile bragging rights, the 3800 V6 was the smarter, more sustainable choice.

This Bright Red '00 Firebird features T-Tops and has largely been registered in the southeastern U.S.

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

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Bright Red (81U)

• Ebony cloth interior (19)

• 3.8L 3800 Series II V6

• Automatic 4 Speed 4L60E transmission

• Glass T-Tops

Factory Equipment

• Factory options include:

  • CC1 – Roof, Hatch, Removable Panels, Glass

  • F41 – Suspension, Firm Ride Handling, Front and Rear

  • N60 – 15X6, Painted (Aluminum)

  • W55 – Entertainment System Option E

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.

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

  • June 2014: Accident reported; severe damage. Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company.

Included Items

• T-Top shades

Ownership History

This 2000 Pontiac Firebird is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists Virginia, Tennessee, and Alabama registration history.

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 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.