2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 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 fourth generation of Firebird introduced in 1993 sadly was the last one for this iconic pony car. The famous Trans Am and Formula models returned and the WS6 performance package, which included a “Ram Air” hood, different tailpipes, tighter suspension, and available Bilstein shocks, was much sought after.

The most significant visual update came in 1998, which included a facelift that gave the car a new hood and front fascia, and the aluminum LS1 V8 engine from the C5 Corvette, which was lighter and more powerful than the LT-series engines it replaced. As Pontiac explained in its 1998 brochure, “The Ram Air system does what its name implies, force-feeding the LS1 the oxygen it needs to produce 320 horsepower at 5,200 гpm.”

In a 2000 test by Motor Trend, the WS6 impressed with a 0–60 mph time of five seconds, a quarter-mile run in 13.5 seconds, and 0.84 g of lateral grip on the skidpad. The review praised its exhaust note as a perfect blend of classic muscle car rumble and racing pedigree, calling it “equal parts Woodward Avenue and Daytona 500.”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• WS6 Performance and Handling Package

• Finished in Navy Blue (28) with (192) Ebony leather interior

• 5.7-liter LS1 V8 producing 320 hp and 345 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• T-tops

• Air conditioning

Features

• 17-inch chrome wheels wearing 275/40R17 tires

• Power rack and pinion steering

• Theft-deterrent PASS-Key system

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

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

• Cruise control

• Monsoon AM/FM/CD sound system with amp wiring 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. 

• Scuffs, chips, and scratches on exterior

• Driver side front fender lower panel missing

• SES light illuminated

• Driver side window button inoperable

• Both inside door panels cracked

• Driver side seat bolster worn

• Fuel pump access panel cut into trunk sheet metal

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

  • January and June, 2010: "Not Actual Mileage" title issued

  • May 2012: Accident report: damage to left-rear

Included

• T-top shades

Ownership History

This 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Mississippi, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri, 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: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@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.