2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 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 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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2001 marked the penultimate year of the iconic Trans Am, with a lineage that stretched all the way back to 1967. And the fourth-gen Trans Am’s body stood apart from its Firebird and Camaro siblings as both visually pleasing and highly aggressive.

And when it came to power, this WS6 was the quickest Pontiac ever built. The 5.7-liter LS1 engine — along with the WS6 package’s functional Ram Air induction with twin-nostril intakes and a high-flow exhaust — produced 325 horsepower, resulting in a 13.0 quarter mile with a good launch.

Trans Ams have always combined speed, style, and handling, and the WS6 wore a potent suspension, 17-inch wheels, and performance tires. It was an impressive factory performer, and combined with the fact that only 796 WS6 Convertibles were reportedly built in 2001, it makes this example one of the most collectible Pontiacs on the market.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Rare 2001 WS6 Convertible (796 believed to have been built)

• 5.7-liter LS1 V8 rated at 325 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive

• Finished in Red (81) with Taupe leather (522) interior

• Tan convertible top

• Air conditioning

Features

• WS6 Ram Air Performance Handling Package includes:

  • 325-hp LS1 V8

  • Ram Air induction system with functional hood scoops

  • Low-restriction dual exhaust system

  • 17-inch aluminum wheels wearing 275/40ZR17 tires

  • Performance suspension with higher spring rates and unique shock valving

  • 3.23 rear axle ratio with Positraction for automatic transmission

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• Power rack and pinion steering with power steering cooler

• 150-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges

• Power driver seat, windows, locks, and cruise control

• Red dash and door inserts

• Aftermarket AM/FM/CD stereo

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 (see report for full details): 

  • June 2001: Accident reported: damage to front

• Paint chips and clear coat peeling on nose

• Interior wear including fading, a broken A/C vent, and a worn driver seat

• Engine bay wear

Included

• Keys

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this two-owner 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in Florida 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.