2001 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

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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“Firebird: A legend that lives to perform.” The 2001 Pontiac Firebird Convertible represented the penultimate year of production for Pontiac’s legendary pony car, which had been a staple of American performance since 1967. As part of the fourth-generation Firebird (1993–2002), the 2001 model retained the aggressive styling introduced in the late ’90s, including pop-up headlights, a V-shaped front bumper, and a sleek, aerodynamic profile.

Inside, the Firebird Convertible offered seating for four, with high-bolstered bucket seats, a CD player, and optional leather upholstery. The suspension setup — independent front and solid rear axle — provided a sporty ride on open roads. With 200 hp when new, the V6-powered Firebird offered good performance for its era.

This V6-powered Firebird droptop features an automatic transmission, power features, a tan leather interior, and a touchscreen audio system. It has been registered in the Southern U.S. since new.

This 2001 Pontiac Firebird Convertible is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Penultimate year of the Firebird

• Finished in Arctic White (10U) with Neutral (tan) interior (532)

• Alabaster convertible top

• 3.8-liter V6 producing 200 horsepower

• Four-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Factory options include:

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

  • J65 – Brake System, Power, Front and Rear Disc.

  • P05 – Wheel: 16 X 6.0, J, Aluminum, Design 2

Modifications

• Aftermarket touchscreen head unit

Servicing & Documentation

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

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.

• Paint chips on nose and driver side door handle

• Power antenna is bent

• Upholstery wear

• One headlight does not raise

• A highly detailed underside scan can be viewed in the gallery.

Included

• Owner’s manual

• Spare tire and jack

Ownership History

This 2001 Pontiac Firebird Convertible is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists registration history in Florida, Tennessee, and Alabama.

Additional Notes

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 Hagerty Marketplace 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.