1989 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate

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 automobiles of Italian design house Pininfarina are known for displaying a certain timelessness, and the Alfa Romeo Spider certainly carried on that tradition.   

Officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1966 as simply the Alfa Romeo Spider 1600, the open two-seater would undergo numerous changes over its nearly 30 years in production while retaining its original charm. By 1989, the Spider had undergone several updates, but it retained its distinctive Pininfarina-designed body. The Graduate model was part of the Series 3 Spider, which was produced from 1982 to 1989. The Series 3 brought further aesthetic tweaks, including rubber bumpers, a new rear spoiler, and Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection, among other refinements. This series featured Alfa Romeo’s famed 2.0-liter DOHC inline-four engine, producing 115 horsepower, driving a five-speed manual transmission. The Graduate model, named after its appearance in the 1967 film “The Graduate,” starring Dustin Hoffman, was a nod to the car’s cultural significance.    

As Alfa Romeo said of the Graduate, “Pure driving pleasure. No frills, no distractions—just the road, the wind, and the machine.” 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in White (018) paint over black vinyl interior with high-back bucket seats    

• Black canvas soft top   

• Powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine rated at 115 hp    

• Five-speed manual transmission  

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Italian rear-wheel-drive convertible with iconic Pininfarina design  

• Air conditioning 

• JVC KD-X200 stereo with WMA, MP3, WAV, and AUX 

• Four-wheel disc brakes 

• Steel wheels with hubcaps 

• Cooper Trendsetter SE P185/70R14 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. 

• Scuffs on front bumper 

• Some oxidation on black rubber trim 

• Glue residue on gear shift boot 

Included 

• Tan carpeted Alfa floor mats 

• Keys 

• Owner information with stereo instructions 

Ownership History

This 1989 Alfa Romeo Graduate is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Tennessee. 

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.