From the gleaming chrome grille to the azure aqua paint job and the all gold Zenith rims, Hilda Ramirez’s 1963 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport convertible is a palpable symbol of her heritage.

The CEO of a cardboard packaging company based in Cullman is auctioning off hundreds of classic cars this month, after spending years overpaying Alabama residents for their cars. Greg Rusk, who runs ...