Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1953 Buick Roadmaster Skylark Convertible for purchase. The Skylark was created in 1953 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Buick, and was part of a series of top of the line specialty convertibles by GM to show their leadership in automobile design. Importantly, the new Skylark featured Buick's new 322 in³ (5.3 L) Nailhead V8 in place of the automaker's longstanding straight 8, and a 12 volt electrical system, both division firsts. It debuted full-cutout wheel openings, a styling cue that spread to the main 1954 Buick line. Accenting its lowered, notched beltline was a new "Sweepspear" running almost the entire length of the vehicle, a styling cue that was to appear in various forms on many Buick models over the years. The 1953 Skylark was handmade in many respects. Only stampings for the hood, trunk lid and a portion of the convertible tub were shared with the Roadmaster and Super convertibles. All Skylark tubs were finished with various amounts of lead filler. The inner doors were made by cutting the 2-door Roadmaster's in two then welding the pieces back together at an angle to produce the rakish door dip. An overall more streamlined look was reinforced by cutting the windshield almost 3 inches (7.6 cm) shorter and lowering the side windows and convertible top frame proportionately. Seat frames and steering column were then dropped to provide proper headroom and driving position. This is a very important model in American automobile history and of course, down right cool.
This '53 Buick Roadmaster Skylark is a beautiful example of the full-sized classic, and an incredibly rare find. It's been part of a collection since 1992 and rarely shown. It's been maintained to stock specifications and features a dealer-installed continental kit. It's powered by the 322ci Nailhead V8 engine and automatic transmission. It also features power windows, working power convertible top, bench seats, power steering, power brakes, and more! These cars are being hyped right now at brokers and auctions everywhere and with this hype and small production number these cars are a great investment. GM built just a few of these with every luxury available and this car shows and drives as such! Please call or email for more details!
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Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
