1928 Buick Master Six 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 1928 Buick Sedan was part of Buick’s Master Six lineup, representing the brand’s commitment to luxury and engineering excellence during the late 1920s. Built on the GM B platform and offered in Series 40 and Series 50 variants, the Master Six featured a robust 274 cubic-inch overhead valve inline-six engine producing 77 horsepower — an impressive figure for its time. 

Buick introduced several innovations in 1928, including a double-drop frame that lowered the car’s profile by three inches, allowing for sleeker, more modern styling. Design elements like bullet-shaped headlamps, nickel-plated radiator shells, and Harley Earl’s streamlined bodywork gave the sedan a refined, upscale appearance. 

Inside, the sedan offered a spacious and comfortable cabin with cloth upholstery and period-correct gauges. A three-speed manual transmission and full-floating rear axle ensured smooth driving dynamics. Buick’s reputation for durability was further enhanced by promotional stunts, such as a Master Six Touring Sedan being driven around the world via a dealer-to-dealer relay. 

The 1928 Buick Master Six Sedan remains a symbol of pre-Depression American automotive craftsmanship, blending performance, style, and innovation in a package that appealed to discerning buyers of the era. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in two-tone green paint with black fenders and black vinyl top over green velvet upholstery 

• Powered by a 274 cu-in inline-six engine rated at 77 hp 

• Kellogg-patented ignition system with a manual ON/OFF lever 

• Three-speed manual transmission 

Features 

• Four-door sedan with suicide doors 

• Running boards 

• Exterior sun visor 

• Mesko radiator thermometer 

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel 

• Barrel-style circular speedometer and gauges for amps, oil pressure, fuel, and temperature 

• Heater 

• Wooden 12-spoke wheels with Firestone 5.25-2 wide whitewalls 

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 

• Passenger front door handle is supported by additional washer and screw 

• When not running, speedometer rests at 50 mph 

Included 

• 1928 Illinois license plate 550618 in front 

• New spark plugs 

Ownership History 

This 1928 Buick Master Six Sedan is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

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: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@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.