by A Unique Car Collection, Hidden for Decades, Has Been Found
Sometimes, rare automotive discoveries occur, reminding us that time can be a better curator than any museum. Hidden for decades, such cars emerge from the dust as mechanical time capsules, each telling a story of interrupted journeys and long-forgotten enthusiasts.
However, few collections can compare to the one recently uncovered by Hagerty. This extensive private assembly is possibly the most impressive find in the United States.
The collection is believed to number up to 1300 cars of various sizes, types, and makes, quietly standing on the owner’s property in Alabama. Soon, each of these cars will be sold at auction with no reserve price, giving even the most forgotten specimens a chance to find a new home.
A Family Legacy
The man behind this massive collection is Greg Rask, whose father, Bobby Rask, founded the cardboard manufacturing company Rusken Packaging in 1974. When Greg took over the family business in 1992, he also began what would later turn into a multi-year car obsession.
His approach was simple: buy a car, enjoy it on the weekends, and then park it indefinitely. Over the years, this habit transformed into something extraordinary—a repository of American automotive history, sealed behind closed doors.
Speaking with Hagerty, Rask said that over the years he went through different phases, sometimes collecting dozens of Cadillacs before shifting his focus to Chevrolet, and then to Trans Am.
Over 200 cars from the so-called “Generous Collection” will be sold at auction this month, with the remainder to be sold in the coming months. Of these, 180 are already listed online. Some of them are true stars, while others require serious care and repair.
The Brightest Specimens Amidst the Dust
One of the most attractive cars in the collection is a 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, which has traveled 52,000 miles and features a stunning gold paint job. Other American classics are also available, including a Chevrolet C10 with a V8 engine, a 1953 Pontiac Chieftain, and a 1956 Cadillac Sedan de Ville.
While most cars are American, the collection also includes classics from other parts of the world. Among them are a 1953 Jaguar XK120, which is already generating significant interest, a 1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo with an LS1 engine, a 1995 Toyota Celica ST Coupe, and a 1967 Porsche 911 Coupe.
A Warning for Collectors
Rask and his team openly warn about the condition of the cars. Many have been stationary for years, and while they look attractive, each one requires mechanical servicing before hitting the road again.
Buyers are advised to approach the purchase with enthusiasm, but also with mechanical caution. These cars have waited decades for a revival, and a bit of patience will be needed for their restoration.
This collection not only showcases the diversity of automotive history but also highlights how a personal passion can grow into a large-scale assembly that becomes part of the cultural heritage. The sale of these cars with no reserve price opens a unique opportunity for classic car enthusiasts to become part of this story. At the same time, it is important to remember that each of these cars requires a careful approach to restoration to bring them back to life without losing their authenticity.
