Vehicle Description
The Gran Sport name has been used on several high-performance cars
built by Buick since 1965. In the GM brands hierarchy, Buick was
surpassed in luxury and comfort appointments only by Cadillac,
which did not produce performance models. As a result, the Buick GS
series were the most opulently equipped GM sport models of their
era, and this tribute to it really captures the GS look.
The 1965 Skylark Gran Sport was the intermediate Buick Skylark with
the Gran Sport option added. Although a 300 in V8 was already
offered in the Skylark, the Gran Sport had the largest engine
permitted by GM - a 400 cu in Buick V8.
That engine was actually 401 cu in, but called a "400" by Buick
because that was the maximum engine size limit set by General
Motors for the intermediate body cars.
Under the hood you will find a redone 340 engine in the correct
shade of Buick red,
high performance electronics, redone power steering and power
brakes, custom air cleaner on
newer carb, factory exhaust manifolds, and a detailed engine
compartment.
Buick sold more than 15,000 Skylarks with the Gran Sport option
that first year, and almost as many the next. The name Gran Sport
replaced the GS moniker with the 1973 Gran Sport, and was again
revived in the late eighties on the FWD Skylark model with various
performance options added.
The 1966 Buick Skylark we have at Skyway Classics was born again
with features found on a Gran Sport, and serves as a tribute of
those cars.
The Trim and Vin Tag tells us many things about the Buick:
Vin #444176H243228,
4- Buick,
44- Skylark V8,
17- 2 dr. Sport Coupe Hardtop,
6- 1966,
H- Flint Michigan,
243228 Production Number,
Data Plate
ST- Year, GM Division, Series, Body Style, 66-44417 2 dr. Hardtop
Coupe,
Body- Assy. Plant 8, Body Serial Number, FL1 Flint Michigan
187348,
TR- Trim Color and Material Used, 167-C C-2 Red Arctic White,
Paint- Lower and Upper Body Color, CC,
ACC.- Factory Installed Accessories, W 2KX 5Y,
But this Buick at Skyway Classics a lot more that has been added to
it for performance,
handling, and comfort. It has the GS Emblems, hood, and floor mats.
Other features and options
include mag wheels and performance tires, upgraded shocks,
suspension, and sway bars, dual
exhaust with chrome tips, and a clean underside.
The interior retains a sharp red vinyl theme with great dash, door
panels, center consoles, factory air condition, gauges, and much
more.
Under the hood you will find a redone 340 engine in the correct
shade of Buick red,
high performance electronics, redone power steering and power
brakes, custom air cleaner on
newer carb, factory exhaust manifolds, and a detailed engine
compartment.
You must come to Skyway Classics and see this 1966 Buick Skylark GS
Tribute if you are looking for a great Buick Muscle Car.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.We also finance! Check out our
financiers here at https://www.skywayclassics.com/financiers
In the meantime, check out this vehicle on our Skyway Classics blog
here at https://www.skywayclassics.com/blog
Why do business with us? Well, because here at Skyway Classics, we
a family owned and operated. We are committed to serving our
clients with high quality customer service and giving our clients a
thoroughly enjoyable buying experience. We are dedicated to quality
and serving you.
