1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS marked the penultimate year of a celebrated era for Chevrolet’s rear-wheel-drive, V8-powered personal coupes. Originally introduced in 1983 to homologate the car for NASCAR, the Monte Carlo SS featured a distinctive aerodynamic front fascia, rear spoiler, and a high-output 5.0-liter (305 cu in) HO V8 engine producing 180 horsepower. It was paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and a 3.73 rear axle ratio, delivering strong off-the-line performance.

By 1987, the Monte Carlo SS had become a favorite among performance enthusiasts and stock car racing fans alike. It was available in both sport coupe and Aerocoupe body styles — the latter featuring a sloped rear window and shortened trunk lid to improve aerodynamics on NASCAR tracks.

The 1987 model year also saw minor trim updates and marked the end of the fourth-generation Monte Carlo. With the rise of front-wheel-drive platforms and changing consumer tastes, Chevrolet discontinued the SS after 1988. And Chevrolet produced just 6,052 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupes in 1987. This was the second and final year of Aerocoupe production, following the initial 1986 run of just 200 units made to meet NASCAR homologation requirements.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Rare Aerocoupe version built for NASCAR homologation

• Final year of the Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupes

• Finished in Black (41) with maroon cloth interior

• Reportedly has a modified 5.7-liter (350 cu in) V8 engine

• Four-speed THM 200-4R automatic transmission

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• 15-inch alloy wheels wearing 235/60R15 Firestone Firehawk tires

• Aerodynamic nose with integrated air dam and rear spoiler

• Special fastback glass window

• F41 sport suspension

• Sport steering wheel

• Power windows and locks, and cruise control

• Air conditioning

• Aluminum intake, Holley carb, headers and dual exhaust, and MSD box and distributor

• Custom finned valve covers and air cleaner

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. 

• Parking pawl worn and trans can jump out of Park

• Paint chips and scuffs on driver side front fender

• Passenger side door frame metal shows damage

• Interior dash and upholstery sun faded

• Power door locks don’t work

Included

• Keys

• Spare tire and jack

• Owner’s manual

Ownership History

This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in North Carolina and Alabama.

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: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@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.