1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Sport Coupe

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 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic marked the final year of GM’s Colonnade-era A-body design, which debuted in 1973. Positioned as “America’s smart money car,” the Malibu Classic offered a blend of affordability, comfort, and understated style. Available in coupe, sedan, and station wagon body styles, it featured a vertical grille, stacked rectangular headlights, and six-section taillights that distinguished it from the base Malibu.

Engine options included a 250-cubic-inch inline-six (110 hp), a 305 V8 (145 hp), and a 350 V8 (170 hp), paired with either a three-speed manual or Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. The Malibu Classic emphasized comfort with cloth/vinyl split-bench seats, woodgrain-accented dashboards, and optional features like air conditioning and power accessories. Nearly 99% of 1977 Malibus were equipped with automatic transmissions, and over 80% had A/C.

Chevrolet produced 238,322 Malibu Classics in 1977, including 37,215 Landau coupes. Their popularity proved what Chevrolet stated was right: “Malibu Classic Coupe: Styled to make a lasting impression.”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Orange Metallic (78) with Buckskin roof and interior

• 305 cu-in V8 engine with 2bbl carburetor rated at 145 hp

• Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission

• Air conditioning

• The chassis number (1D37U7K585957) decodes as:

  • 1 – Manufacturer: Chevrolet (General Motors division)

  • D – Series: Malibu Classic (A-body)

  • 37 – Body Style: Two-door sport coupe

  • U – Engine Code: 305 cubic inch V8, 2-barrel carburetor

  • 7 – Model Year: 1977

  • K – Assembly Plant: Leeds (Kansas City), Missouri

  • 585957 – Production Sequence Number

Features

• 15-inch wheels wearing 225/60R15 BF Goodrich tires

• Vinyl split-bench seats

• Woodgrain dash accents

• Rectangular stacked headlights exclusive to the Classic trim

• Aftermarket 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. 

• Worn interior and exterior brightwork

• Sanding marks

• New paint

• Headliner is loose around edges

• Rust in trunk

Included

• Keys

Ownership History

This 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Two-Door Sport Coupe 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.