-Just
released
from
a
respected
private
collection
-Spectacular,
full
body-off
frame
restoration
-Meticulous
attention
to
detail
throughout
-Rare
and
highly
sought-after
1953
Buick
Skylark
convertible
-Limited
edition
model
built
to
commemorate
Buick's
50th
anniversary
-One
of
only
,1690
built;
of
which
roughtly
only
100
are
accounted
for
today
-First
production
year
322ci
"Nailhead"
V8
engine
-First
production
year
Twin-Turbine
"Dynaflow"
automatic
transmission
-Stunning,
highly
sought-after
color
combination
-Performs
like
new
-One
of
the
best
examples
to
be
found
on
the
market
today
-Tremendous
investment
potential
-A
collector's
dream
The
exceptional
1953
Buick
Skylark
Convertible
featured
here
is
finished
in
stunning
Matador
Red
over
a
complimentary
red
and
white
leather
interior
and
white
power-folding
convertible
top.
This
particular
example
has
just
been
released
from
collector
ownership
and
was
previously
subject
to
an
extensive
body-off
frame
restoration
featuring
meticulous
attention
to
detail
throughout.
Today
the
Skylark
presents
in
spectacular
condition,
having
been
driven
only
3,948
miles
since
restoration.
The
first
production
year
combination
of
the
322ci
“nailhead”
V8
engine
and
the
twin-turbine
“dynaflow”
transmission
perform
wonderfully,
and
this
rare
and
highly
sought
after
Buick
is
sure
to
bring
many
years
of
enjoyment
to
its
future
caretaker!
We
are
proud
to
offer
this
exceptional
1953
Buick
Skylark
Convertible
to
the
most
astute
collector,
investor,
or
enthusiast
who
appreciates
the
rarity
and
level
of
luxury
displayed
throughout
this
iconic
American
model.
Classic
cars
have
proven
to
be
among
the
most
resilient
and
rewarding
investments
in
recent
years,
with
the
Historic
Automobile
Group
Index
(HAGI)
jumping
39%
in
2013,
16%
in
2014,
and
17%
in
2015
while
posting
gains
of
467%
over
the
last
10
years.
Ready
to
make
an
investment
that
you
can
actually
enjoy?
Please
contact
John
Sherman,
one
of
our
expert
sales
consultants,
at
(888)
592-4881
or
for
more
information.
He
will
be
happy
to
give
you
a
complete
walk-around,
supply
you
with
a
more
detailed
description,
and
answer
any
questions
you
may
have.
Buy
with
confidence.
One
of
the
most
stunning
Harley
Earl
design
exercises
of
all
time,
the
1953
Buick
Skylark
is
one
of
the
most
legendary
GM
cars
ever
built.
Part
of
Earl's
"Triple
Crown"
of
limited
production,
hand-built
show
cars
for
the
public
that
were
basically
production
versions
of
GM
Motorama
concept
cars
were
produced
to
showcase
GM's
world-leading
designs.
The
"Triple
Crown"
consisted
of
the
1953
Cadillac
Eldorado,
the
1953
Oldsmobile
Fiesta,
and
the
1953
Buick
Skylark.
Most
consider
the
Skylark
to
be
the
best
looking
of
the
three.
As
Buick
was
50
years
old
in
1953,
the
Skylark
also
served
as
a
stunning
anniversary
special
for
the
company.
As
an
essentially
factory-built
custom,
the
Skylark
had
many
firsts
for
Buick,
many
that
were
first
used
on
the
Skylark
and
later
introduced
on
regular
production
Buicks.
Some
examples
include
the
first
Buick
V-8
engine,
12
Volt
electrical
system,
cut-down
door
"sweep,"
and
more.
The
Skylark
was
one
of
the
most
expensive
motorcars
of
its
era
with
a
price
new
of
$5,000,
$2,000
more
than
the
more
traditional
1953.
Even
at
this
price,
Buick
was
said
to
have
lost
thousands
on
each
Skylark
sold
due
to
their
essentially
hand-built
nature.
Fenders,
doors,
and
quarter
panels
were
sectioned
and
modified
by
hand
to
create
the
perfect
stance,
along
with
a
custom
"chopped"
and
chromed
convertible
top
frame,
windshield,
door
glass,
and
specially
constructed
and
lowered
seats
to
compensate.
The
Skylark's
success
was
undoubtedly
due
to
its
numerous
trendsetting
features,
such
as
V8
power,
a
12-volt
electrical
system,
full
cutout
wheel
openings,
and
stylish
"sweepspear"
chrome
body
accents,
which
would
find
their
way
onto
future
Buick
models.
Only
1,690
Skylark
Convertibles
were
assembled
for
1953,
of
which
as
few
as
only
100
are
estimated
to
exist
today,
meaning
that
examples
today
are
highly
sought
after
by
some
of
the
world’s
most
premier
collectors.
Equipment
- AM Radio
- Chrome wire wheels
- Heater
- leather interior
- Period correct Firestone Whitewall tires
- Power Convertible Top
- Power seats
- Power Steering
- Power windows
- right-hand and left-hand rearview mirrors
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