1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Custom Funeral Flower Car

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 and a big heart to help 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 1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille represented the pinnacle of traditional American luxury sedans in the early 1990s. Continuing Cadillac’s legacy of comfort and innovation, the 1992 model was powered by a 4.9-liter V8 engine producing 200 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque, paired with the electronically controlled 4T60-E four-speed automatic transmission. This drivetrain offered smooth performance and improved reliability, aided by platinum-tipped spark plugs with a 100,000-mile replacement interval.

New standard features for 1992 included an electrochromic day/night rearview mirror, six-way power passenger seat, and carpeted floor mats. Optional upgrades ranged from a premium CD audio system to brake-only traction control and a digital instrument cluster. The Sedan DeVille rode on a 113.8-inch wheelbase and measured 208 inches in length.

Styling updates included new exterior and interior color options, while the Touring Sedan variant featured sportier trim and handling enhancements. With a curb weight of 3,591 pounds and front-wheel drive layout, the 1992 DeVille balanced luxury with everyday usability. It remains a symbol of Cadillac’s commitment to comfort, technology, and American prestige.

This 1992 Sedan DeVille has been customized as a funeral flower car and features an open rear compartment with stainless/aluminum interior bed with rails on the sides and rear.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Converted into a funeral flower car

• Finished in pearl white paint with a vinyl roof over gray leather upholstery

• Powered by a 4.9-liter V8 engine rated at 200 hp

• 4T60-E four-speed automatic transmission

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, and seats

• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

• Dual-zone climate control

• Electrochromic day/night rearview mirror

• Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo with AUX

• 85-mph speedometer

• Duraturn Mozzo Sport 225/45R18 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.

• Paint imperfections on lower portion of front and rear bumpers

• Vinyl roof is dried out, cracked, and peeling

• Seats are worn

• Glove box door falls off when opened

• Trim is broken and detached

Included

• Keys

• Owner’s manual, warranty, and maintenance information

Ownership History

This 1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Custom Funeral Flower Car is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Georgia, and since 2000, 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: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Title in Transit:   

What does Title in Transit mean? 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete. 

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