67k-Mile 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

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 1998 Chevrolet Corvette represented the second year of the revolutionary C5 generation, which redefined America’s sports car with cutting-edge engineering and modern styling. Built on an all-new hydroformed frame with a rear-mounted transaxle, the C5 offered vastly improved handling, ride quality, and structural rigidity compared to its predecessor.

Power came from the all-new LS1 5.7-liter V8 engine, producing 345 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. This aluminum-block engine was lighter and more efficient, helping the Corvette achieve 0–60 mph in under five seconds while delivering respectable fuel economy. Buyers could choose between a six-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.

The 1998 Corvette was available as a Coupe or Convertible, both featuring a sleek, aerodynamic design and a driver-focused interior. The Coupe included a removable roof panel for open-air driving, while the Convertible offered a power-operated soft top. Standard features included four-wheel independent suspension, anti-lock brakes, and traction control.

Praised for its performance, refinement, and value, the 1998 Corvette continued to build momentum for the C5 generation. Motor Trend reported, “The first-ever no-excuses Vette combines cutting-edge technology, user-friendly design, a new corporate small-block V-8, and wind-cheating body into one extraordinary package” while naming it their coveted 1998 Car of the Year.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Sebring Silver Metallic (13) paint over black leather interior

• Powered by 5.7-liter LS1 V8 rated at 345 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Daytime running lamps

• Dual electric remote-controlled heated sport mirrors

• Front cornering lamps

• Retractable halogen headlamps

• Solar tinted glass

• Power steering, brakes, windows, doors, locks, seat

• Air conditioning

• Cruise control

• Dolby AM/FM/Cassette stereo

• Rear-window defogger

• PASS-Key II theft deterrent system with horn alarm

• Five-spoke alloy wheels

• Goodyear Eagle F1 tires: 245/45ZR17 front, 275?40ZR18 rear

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• Traction control and select ride control suspension

• Both color-match rooftop and transparent rooftop

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. 

• Minor paint and interior imperfections

Included

• Keys

• Both painted removable rooftop as well as a glass removable rooftop

Ownership History

This 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Kentucky and (currently) 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  

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.