1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau Coupe 350

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 Monte Carlo Landau marked the final year of the Colonnade body style, a design era that defined GM’s mid-size coupes throughout the 1970s. As a personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo Landau offered upscale styling and comfort features that distinguished it from the base "S" model. It featured a vinyl roof, dual sport mirrors, Turbine II wheels, and pinstriping, all for an additional $300 over the standard coupe. 

Built on a 116-inch wheelbase and stretching 212.7 inches in length, the Landau was powered by a standard 305 cubic inch V8, with optional engines up to 454 cu-in. Standard equipment included a Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering and brakes, and deluxe interior touches like carpeting and an electric clock. 

Chevrolet sold over 411,000 Monte Carlos in 1977, a testament to its popularity. The Landau trim appealed to buyers seeking a blend of performance and elegance, making it a standout in the showroom. As its brochure stated, “Any number of cars can make you feel good. Monte Carlo will make you feel proud.” 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Light Blue Metallic (22) with black vinyl landau roof 

• Two-tone light blue cloth upholstery with vinyl headrests and blue carpet 

• Optional 350 cu-in V8 engine with four-barrel carb rated at 170 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque 

• Turbo Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (1H57L7BS74048) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • H – Monte Carlo 

  • 57 – 2-door coupe (Monte Carlo) 

  • L – 350 cu-in V8, 4-bbl carb 

  • 7 – 1977 model year 

  • B – Baltimore (Maryland) assembly plant 

  • S74048 – Sequential production number

Features 

• Two-door coupe 

• Dual sport mirrors 

• Power steering and brakes 

• 100-mph speedometer 

• Electric clock  

• Custom chrome wheels with Solar 4XS 225/60R17 tires 

• Mud flaps 

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 chips and scratches 

• Ding in passenger front fender 

• Pitting on rear bumper 

• Rust along trim line of landau roof 

• Door armrests are worn 

• Driver’s side rear window trim is broken 

• Clock inoperable 

• Defog knob is missing 

Included 

• Rubber floor mats 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Keys 

Ownership History

This 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau 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.