1987 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon “Ghostbusters Ecto-1” Tribute Project

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 1987 Buick LeSabre Estate Hearse is an example of a professional car conversion based on Buick’s full-size station wagon. Built on the GM B-body platform, the LeSabre Estate Wagon featured a 5.0-liter 307 cu-in V8 engine, rear-wheel drive, and a spacious interior — making it a suitable candidate for hearse customization. 

Coachbuilders transformed these wagons into hearses by extending the roofline, modifying the rear cargo area to accommodate caskets, and adding ceremonial touches like landau bars and vinyl roofs. The 1987 model retained Buick’s signature comfort features, including air conditioning, cruise control, and power accessories, while offering a dignified ride for funeral services. 

While Cadillac dominated the hearse market, Buick hearses like the LeSabre Estate offered a more affordable alternative with similar reliability and performance. And this one has been modified to look like the “Ecto-1,” the famous 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance from the Ghostbusters movies — making it a great addition to any Halloween haunted house. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Modified to look like the Ghostbusters Ecto-1, white paint with stickers and props 

• Light blue cloth interior 

• 307 cu-in Oldsmobile-built V8 engine  

• Four-speed GM’s 200-4R automatic transmission 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Modified Estate Wagon with extended roofline 

• Loaded with fictional ghost-hunting equipment, including sirens, tubes, and radar dishes 

• Side ladder 

• Room for Proton Packs, ghost traps, P.K.E. meters, and other gear 

• Air conditioning 

• Delco radio 

• Steel wheels with Buick hubs and Ironman RB 12 NWS 235/75R15 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. 

• Non-running engine

• Paint imperfections 

• Grille is broken 

• Interior is worn 

• Radio knobs missing 

Ownership History

This 1987 Buick LeSabre Estate Hearse is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Alabama from new.

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

Title in Transit:   

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.