A low mileage example of a rare and special car this is only one of 1,690 Buick Skylarks built in 1953. That year's Skylark was created to celebrate Buick's 50th anniversary and to show off the GM styling of the legendary Harley Earle and his team. The Buick Skylark, from this era of styling exuberance, is considered highly desirable and this example has only 39,642 miles, taken on consignment, title reads exempt. The entire car is in exceptional condition thanks to a total restoration.
The 1953 Buick Skylark represents what was essentially a custom build by GM with a lowered “notched” beltline accentuated by a sweeping chrome spear, a wrap around windshield lowered by almost 3 inches. The convertible top was also lowered and the wheel wells are cutout and painted a contrasting white color.
Further setting off the dramatic styling are the Kelsey Hayes rechromed wire wheels with the Skylark center emblem. Exterior chrome including the memorable front grill and bumper has been triple chrome plated to perfection.
The brilliant and original color of Matador Red is in pristine condition having been carefully applied and buffed to a brilliant sheen.
The Skylark introduced Buick's new V8 322 cu. in “Nailhead” engine. It put out 200 H.P. with GM's automatic transmission. With this new and more powerful engine the Buick Skylark could cruise at 100 mph when the roads were wide open and speed limits scarce.
This car retains the full range of extras offered on this premium model with power convertible top, power windows and a “Selectronic” Radio.
The new interior has been completely restored to original condition in red and white with gross point carpet as in the original.
This is an excellent offering of a special car that holds a unique place in American automotive history.