Buick Skylark
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Buick Skylark
Featured Buick Skylark Cars
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1953 Buick Skylark Convertible RM Auctions Location: Amelia Island, Florida |
Auction Results March, 2009 | $107,250 |
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1972 Buick Skylark Convertible Auction: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Location: October, 2008 Las Vegas, Nevada |
Auction Results October, 2008 | $16,000 |
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- 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible - 2005 Meadow Brook
- 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible - 2005 Barrett-Jackson
- 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible - 2005 Barrett-Jackson
- 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible - National Automobile Museum
- 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible - Sunbelt Car Museum
- 1965 Buick Skylark GS - The Auto Collections
- 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Convertible - 2005 Ventura, CA
- 1967 Buick Skylark Convertible GS Clone - 2005 Springfield, OH
- 1970 Buick Skylark GS Stage One - 2005 Barrett-Jackson
- 1971 Buick Skylark Convertible
Buick Skylark History
In 1953, Buick celebrated its 50th birthday. Not only did it build its 7-millionth automobile, it introduced the Skylark, a totally new limited-production car.
The Skylark was, at that time, the most luxuriously equipped Buick ever produced. It had power brakes, power steering, power windows, power seats, and a power aerial for the foot-controlled radio. The upholstery was fitted with soft tanned cowhide. With its convertible top up, the Skylark stood less than five feet tall. Custom-made chrome wheels and "sweep-spear" chrome decor were touches that set this beautiful automobile apart from anything else on the road.
Only 1,690 Buick Skylarks were built in 1953. The Skylark was intended to be built only in 1953, but Harley Earl, GM styling chief, requested another year´s production and 836 Buick Skylarks were built in 1954.
The Skylark turned out to be a pioneer of the many luxury-sports cars that would be turned out by all manufacturers during the next twenty years.
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