1979 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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As the final model year of the fifth generation, 1979 Ford Thunderbird represented a refined evolution of the personal luxury coupe formula that had made it an icon since 1955. Riding on Ford's Panther platform, this Thunderbird offered a more efficient, right-sized package compared to its larger predecessors, responding gracefully to the fuel-conscious spirit of the late 1970s without abandoning the comfort and presence buyers loved.