2012 Chevrolet Caprice PPV 9C3 Detective Package

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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“Designed for those who protect and serve.” The 2011–2017 Chevrolet Caprice PPV marked the unexpected return of a storied nameplate, but not for civilian buyers. After its discontinuation in 1996, the Caprice was revived exclusively as a police vehicle — the Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle) — based on the Australian-built Holden WM Caprice. General Motors introduced the car at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, targeting law enforcement agencies with a modern, rear-wheel-drive alternative to aging fleet sedans like the Ford Crown Victoria.

Built on GM’s Zeta platform, the 2012 Caprice PPV featured a spacious interior wearing vinyl (for the 9C1 Police Package) or cloth (for the 9C3 Detective Package), advanced electronics, and powerful engine options, including a 6.0-liter V8. It was not available to the general public, making it a rare sight outside of police fleets. The car’s Australian roots gave it a unique identity among American sedans, combining performance and utility in a package tailored for patrol duty.

Though the first year was technically a 2011 model, production and rollout began in 2010. The Caprice PPV remained in service until 2017, when GM shuttered Holden’s Elizabeth plant in Australia, ending the Caprice’s second life.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Rare Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle) wearing the 9C3 Detective Package

• Finished in Phantom Black (690F) with Black cloth interior

• 6.0-liter V8 rated at 355 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque

• Six-speed automatic transmission with sport shift calibration

• Certified speedometer and 6,247 hours showing on hour meter

Features

• 18-inch wheels wearing 235/50R18 Goodyear tires

• Four-wheel independent suspension with heavy-duty components

• Heavy-duty four-wheel disc brakes with police-calibrated ABS

• Engine oil, transmission, and power steering coolers

• High-output alternator with idle boost

• StabiliTrak with police-specific calibration

• Air conditioning

• Power windows and locks, and cruise control

• Blaupunkt audio system

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. 

• The included CARFAX history report lists the following incidents; further details are provided in the report itself:

  • September 2016: Accident reported, damage to front

  • December 2019: Accident reported: "minor" damage to front

  • February 2022: Accident reported: "minor" damage to rear

• A/C reportedly needs recharge

• Holes in center console, dash, and trunk lid for mounting police equipment

• Paint scuffs on passenger side front fender and rear bumper

Included

• Spare tire and jack

• Owner’s manual

Ownership History

This 2012 Chevrolet Caprice PPV is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Tennessee 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: 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.