1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible

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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“Grand Ville is Pontiac’s most luxurious full-size car.” The 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible was the pinnacle of Pontiac’s full-size luxury offerings during the early 1970s. Introduced in 1971 as a top-trim model above the Bonneville, the Grand Ville was built on GM’s B-body platform and featured distinctive styling, including chrome accents, rear fender skirts, and a formal roofline shared with GM’s upscale C-body cars.

In 1973, Pontiac offered the Grand Ville as a two-door convertible, one of only 4,447 produced that year, making it the rarest full-size GM convertible of the time. Standard equipment included a powerful 455 cu-in V8 engine paired with a Turbo-Hydramatic transmission, power steering, and front disc brakes. Buyers could opt for luxury features such as air conditioning, power windows and seats, cruise control, and an AM/FM stereo with tape deck.

The Grand Ville’s plush interior was a highlight, with Pontiac boasting that its custom upholstery rivaled the comfort of a favorite armchair. The Grand Ville Convertible remains a symbol of early '70s American automotive opulence — and Mr. Rusk acquired this one from the estate of the original owner, the founder of the Chick-Fil-A restaurant chain.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• One of only 4,447 produced

• Finished in Cameo White (11) with Burgundy vinyl (77) interior

• White power convertible top with glass rear window

• 455 cu-in V8 engine rated at 250 hp

• Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed transmission

• The chassis number (2P67W3P352520) decodes as:

  • 2 – Pontiac Division

  • P67 – Grand Ville Convertible series

  • W – 455 cu-in V8 engine, 4-barrel carburetor

  • 3 – 1973 model year

  • P – Pontiac, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 352520 – Unique serial number

Features

• 15-inch wheels wearing 225/75R15 tires

• Power steering and power front disc brakes

• Power windows and six-way power seat

• Tilt steering wheel

• Automatic climate control (A/C and heat)

• AM/FM stereo

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. 

• Has been repainted

• Paint chips on nose

• Rip in front bench seat

• Wear marks on door pulls

Included

• Keys

• Owner's manual

• Tonneau cover

Ownership History

This 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible 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: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@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.