Antique-Style Horse-Drawn Carriage

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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This well-appointed horse-drawn carriage has no markings that would confirm its manufacturer or history, but based on its construction and features, it suggests a carriage of the late 19th or early 20th century, a period when luxury and craftsmanship defined personal transport. Its high-quality finish and upholstery indicate that it has undergone a restoration, or possibly is a more modern creation.

Carriages of this type were designed for formal outings or leisure travel, accommodating six passengers in two rows of seating. The black canopy top provides protection from the elements, while red velvet upholstery and floral trim reflect the elegance expected by affluent owners. The carriage’s 16-spoke wooden wheels and manual brake system ensure control, and its side lamps offer visibility during evening rides. The rear opera window, adding a touch of refinement, is a hallmark of brougham-style carriages. It also has a rear, latched trunk. 

To maintain safety in the modern world, the carriage has been configured with two brake lights in the rear, and its carriage dash and fenders have been covered in laminated, padded vinyl. 

The carriage, designed to be drawn by a two-horse team, was built for both urban and country use, and it represents a bygone era of stylish, horse-powered travel before the rise of the automobile. It is thought to be a "Cut-Under Auto Top Surrey" model created by Martin's Buggy Shop in Nappanee, Indiana — right in the heart of the state's Amish country.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• May have been created by Martin's Buggy Shop in Nappanee, Indiana 

• Resembles a late 19th to early 20th-century luxury touring carriage 

• Finished in black paint with floral and decorative trim 

• Black canvas canopy top 

• Red velvet interior 

Features 

• Two rows of seating 

• Black laminated and padded vinyl on carriage dash and fenders 

• 16-spoke wooden wheels 

• Side lamps 

• Rear opera window 

• Rear trunk 

• Brake system (operated by a lever near the driver) and modern brake lights 

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 the imperfections present. 

• No manufacture plate or markings 

Ownership History

This Horse-Drawn Carriage is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles (and this single, non-motorized carriage). 

Additional Notes

Sold on Bill of Sale only

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: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com 

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.