1968 Buick LeSabre Custom 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 1968 Buick LeSabre marked a significant evolution in Buick’s full-size lineup, blending traditional luxury with modern styling and engineering. Positioned just below the Wildcat and Electra, the LeSabre was Buick’s entry-level full-size car, offering a balance of affordability and refinement. For 1968, Buick introduced a major restyling across its full-size range, featuring a more sculpted body with sweeping lines, a prominent grille, and hidden windshield wipers—hallmarks of late-1960s American design. 

Under the hood, the LeSabre came standard with a 250-horsepower 350-cubic inch V8 engine, while higher trims offered a 280-horsepower version with a four-barrel carburetor. The car rode on Buick’s sturdy B-body platform, providing a smooth ride and spacious interior. Available in sedan, coupe, and convertible body styles, the LeSabre catered to a wide range of buyers. 

Inside, Buick emphasized comfort and quietness, with features like foam-padded seats, full carpeting, and optional air conditioning. Safety enhancements included energy-absorbing steering columns and improved braking systems. The 1968 model year also saw the introduction of federally mandated side marker lights. 

Overall, the 1968 Buick LeSabre exemplified Buick’s commitment to quality and innovation, making it a popular choice among American families seeking style and substance. “Wouldn’t you really rather have a Buick?” 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in beige paint with light green landau roof over green vinyl with two-tone green vinyl and cloth upholstery 

• Powered by a 350-cubic inch V8 engine  

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• The chassis number (454698D109988) decodes as: 

  • 4 – Buick 

  • 54 – LeSabre Custom 

  • 69 – Four-door sedan with pillar post 

  • 8 – 1968 model year 

  • D – Atlanta (Georgia) assembly plant 

  • 109988 – Production Sequence Number 

Features 

• Four-door sedan 

• Buick’s coil spring suspension and full perimeter frame  

• Federally mandated side marker lights and energy-absorbing steering column  

• Sculpted body lines, wide grille, and hidden windshield wipers  

• QuietTuned Engineering  

• Air conditioning 

• 120-mph speedometer 

• Original AM/FM radio with power antenna 

• New muffler 

• Mastercraft P235/75R15 whitewall 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. 

• Driver’s interior door trim is discolored and worn, and handle is cracked and missing upholstery 

• Driver’s seat is stained, and seam is torn 

• Rear seat upholstery is stained 

• Steering wheel is cracked in multiple places 

• Dash in bubbled above the clock 

• Clock is inoperable 

Included 

• Full front floor mats

Ownership History

This 1968 Buick LeSabre Four-Door 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: 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.