1978 Ford Thunderbird

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 returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. 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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Created to celebrate Ford Motor Company's 75th anniversary, the 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition captured the spirit of late-1970s American luxury with unmistakable flair. Its most striking feature was the paint scheme, most famously the exclusive Diamond Blue, which gave the car an unmistakable sense of occasion the moment it rolled off the lot.