1997 Jeep Wrangler

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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After skipping the 1996 model year, the Jeep Wrangler vaulted into the modern era with a nearly clean-sheet redesign for 1997. While it retained a basic two-box shape with a removable roof and a decidedly adventurous attitude, the Wrangler saw myriad updates to make it both more capable off-road and more livable on any kind of terrain. Its solid axles were now coil sprung for better ride quality and off-road articulation, its steering was updated to give it a more precise feel, and its new dashboard featured dual airbags plus convenient climate and audio controls.