5.9L-Powered 1959 Chrysler Windsor Golden Lion Restomod

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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Positioned below the luxurious New Yorker and sporty 300E, the 1959 Chrysler Windsor Golden Lion was the brand’s entry-level full-size offering, yet it carried upscale styling and features thanks to Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” design, complete with dramatic tailfins and chrome accents. 

Under the hood was the new Golden Lion V8, a 383 cubic-inch raised-block engine. The Golden Lion name referred not only to the engine but also to the car's distinctive gold-colored components and lion-themed badging. The Windsor featured Chrysler’s push-button TorqueFlite automatic transmission and a unique “roof outline” paint treatment.  

Today, the 1959 Windsor Golden Lion is a rare and often overlooked classic. With fewer than 20,000 units sold that year, surviving examples are prized by collectors. As for this example, it is not the same automobile that left the factory. It has been customized using parts from a 1994-2001 Dodge Ram pickup, including a 5.9-liter V8 engine, Ram steering wheel and steering column, modern air conditioning, electronic ride control system, and the truck’s 30+ gallon fuel tank, which is secured in the trunk. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in silver metallic paint with black roof section 

• Black vinyl interior with patterned black and white cloth upholstery with matching door trim 

• Powered by a 5.9-liter V8 engine producing 230–245 hp (from 1994-2001 Dodge Ram) 

• Three-speed automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (M514100140) decodes as: 

  • M – 1959 model year 

  • 51 – Chrysler Windsor 

  • 4 – Los Angeles assembly plant 

  • 100140 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• 1994-2001 Dodge Ram steering wheel and steering column, modern air conditioning, electronic ride control system, and 30+ gallon fuel tank (in the trunk) 

• Quad headlights 

• Curved rear window 

• Black carpet-covered dash 

• Pioneer CD WMA MP3 stereo with aftermarket antenna 

• Bentchi chrome wheels with RoadOne Cavalry UHP tires: 225/40R18 front, 245/40R18 rear 

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. 

• Center piece missing from Chrysler badge on hood 

• Rust spot on dash near radio 

Ownership History 

This 1959 Chrysler Windsor Golden Lion 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.