2005 Mazda RX-8 Project

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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Years after the Mazda RX-7 was discontinued, the zoom-zoom automaker finally debuted its successor: the aptly named RX-8. Reflecting Mazda's interest in the North American market, the RX-8 bowed at the 2001 North American International Auto Show in Detroit with swoopy styling and, of course, a 1.3-liter rotary Wankel engine under its hood. The lightweight twin-rotor engine was factory-rated at 197 hp and 164 lb-ft of torque with the optional automatic transmission.

This red-over-black RX-8 is finished in the same hue as the original RX-8 concept car, which predated the production model. The concept, the production car features an innovative rear-hinged back door on the passenger's side, allowing for a modicum of practicality — something rare among sporty cars.

This RX-8 is fitted with a four-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters as well as fabric seats, a CD player, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The car was first delivered to Wyatt Johnson Mazda of Clarksville, Tennessee, and it later made its way to Alabama. It should be considered a project.

This 2005 Mazda RX-8 is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a rebuilt Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in red over black/gray cloth upholstery

• 1.3L Wankel engine

• Automatic transmission with paddle shifters

• 18" alloy wheels

Factory Equipment

• 1.3L Wankel engine

• Automatic transmission with paddle shifters

• 18" alloy wheels

• Projector headlights

• Cloth seats

• CD player

Modifications

• Black-finished wheels

Servicing & Documentation

• CARFAX Vehicle History Report

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.

• Paint fade on horizontal surfaces

• Damaged glove box door

• Some wear on cloth and other interior surfaces

• Scratches on wheels

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

  • November 2010: Accident reported with another motor vehicle. Damage to right and right side, disabling damage reported, vehicle towed

  • May 2012: Accident reported, damage to front, disabling damage reported, vehicle towed

  • May 2012: Vehicle declared total loss by insurance company

  • August 2012: Salvage title/certificate issued

  • September 2012: Collision damage reported, sold at salvage auction

  • December 2012: Rebuilt title issued in Alabama

Ownership History

This 2005 Mazda RX-8 is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists North Carolina, 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: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@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.