53k-Mile 2009 Cadillac CTS Sedan

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 2009 Cadillac CTS continued the momentum generated by the award-winning 2008 model, refining its blend of luxury, performance, and technology. Built on GM’s Sigma II platform, the CTS retained its sharp-edged “Art and Science” styling but added subtle updates and expanded options to enhance its appeal. 

Under the hood, the CTS offered two versions of a 3.6-liter V6: a standard port-injected engine producing 263 horsepower, and a direct-injection variant delivering 304 horsepower. Both engines were available with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, and buyers could choose rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, making the CTS one of the most versatile sport sedans in its class. 

Inside, Cadillac focused on craftsmanship and technology. The 2009 CTS featured premium materials, ambient lighting, and an optional pop-up navigation system with real-time traffic updates. Safety was also a priority, with standard features like stability control, traction control, and a full complement of airbags. 

As Cadillac’s flagship sedan, the 2009 CTS helped solidify the brand’s reputation for delivering world-class performance and luxury, competing confidently against European rivals like BMW and Audi. As Motor Trend reported in 2009, “It has earned a position as one of the premier luxury sports sedans, further strengthening Cadillac’s historic resurgence into the top tier of global luxury brands.” 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Motor Trend’s 2008 Car of the Year 

• Finished in Gold Mist Metallic (51) paint over beige leather upholstery  

• Powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine with direct fuel injection rated at 304 hp 

• Six-speed automatic transmission 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Rear-wheel drive four-door sedan 

• Sunroof 

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, and mirrors 

• Heated and cooled power-operated front seats 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood trim at top 

• Dual-zone automatic climate control 

• Dolby digital navigation system with CD/DVD; power up/down dash screen 

• 160-mph speedometer and 8,000-rpm tachometer  

• Michelin Energy Saver A/S P235/50R18 tires 

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 imperfections include chips, scuffs, and scrapes up front with a scuff on the rear bumper 

• Center of steering wheel is sticky 

Included 

• Black floor mats 

• Keys and fob 

Ownership History

This 2008 Cadillac CTS is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Alabama from new. 

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.