2003 Chevrolet SSR

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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From the first concept reveal at the 2000 Detroit Auto Show, to the release of the production 2003 model, the retro-styled Chevrolet SSR pickup has wowed enthusiasts with its blend of classic lines and modern engineering.

Chevy began with a body-on-frame foundation derived from the TrailBlazer. Then, styling cues from 1940s trucks resulted in sleek lines, bulging fenders, and throwback wheels. And finally, Chevy topped the SSR off with a unique retractable hardtop.

It was powered by a 5.3-liter V8 that sent 300 horsepower through an automatic trans to a live rear axle. An independent front suspension smoothed the bumps, and four-wheel disc brakes brought this truck down from speed. But Motor Trend’s initial review was all about the fun factor: “The SSR draws its share of smiles and thumbs up. It’s new and different, classically American fun to drive, and will be a popular date on cruise night.”

Only 3,416 SSRs were built in 2003, including 1,438 in Redline Red, making this example a unique collectible admired for its distinctive blend of retro flair and muscle car performance.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Rare, retro styled, convertible performance pickup

• 5.3-liter Chevrolet V8 rated at 300 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in Redline Red (70U) with Black leather interior

• Automatic retractable hardtop roof

• Air conditioning

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• 19-inch front, 20-inch rear wheels wearing 255/45R19 front, 295/40R20 rear tires

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• Limited-slip differential

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

• Power seats, windows, and locks

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. 

• A/C needs to be charged

• Power top has possible pump issue and requires dealership visit to be operational

Included

• Keys

Ownership History

This 2003 Chevrolet SSR is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Kentucky, Tennessee, 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: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@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.