Vehicle Description
In the early 1970s, when muscle was fading away due to regulations
and gas prices, car companies were working overtime to get people
into the showrooms. The result of one team's labor was the Buick
Sun Coupe, a Skylark with a giant canvas sunroof designed and
installed by the American Sun Roof Corporation. Only 3943 were
built in 1972, making them some of the rarest of all Skylarks and a
wonderful car to drive today.
What better choice for your Sun Coupe than code 56 Sunburst Yellow
paint? With a GS-style hood and rear spoiler, and the black top,
this rare Buick takes on a performance attitude that isn't just for
show. The respray is a few years old, but given the presentation as
well as the factory hardware upgrades, it's obvious that this car
was owned by someone who knew what he wanted. Paint isn't perfect,
but shows well, panel gaps are even, and the car just looks right
the way it sits today. And, of course, there's that big sunroof,
which is remarkably still original and in good shape. It slides
easily, the canvas is in great shape, and despite what you might
think, it seals up quite well. The open-air experience it offers
transforms the coupe, and you probably won't get tired of being the
center of attention every time you peel it open.
Inside, the Skylark was still stylish, comfortable, and most of all
a Buick, which means goodies like factory A/C (upgraded to R134a
refrigerant) are part of the deal. That means luxury and
performance in equal doses, although this one is packing some extra
heat (more on that in a moment). The black front bench is original
and well-preserved, and the back seat probably hasn't seen a
passenger since the 70s. Crisp markings on the gauges show little
wear, and there are new carpets on the floor with matching mats.
The trunk is neatly finished as well, offering a new carpet with a
correct bias-ply spare tire.
So, about the upgrades. Well, under the hood you'll find a rebuilt
455 cubic inch Buick V8, which is unquestionably the king of
torque. The Dante Red paint on the block looks stock, along with
the 4-barrel carburetor and the open-element air cleaner that
dresses for combat. Stock-style valve covers match the block, and
the factory A/C compressor remains, albeit with upgraded R134a
fittings. A more-than-able TH350 transmission handles the
horsepower, and power brakes and power steering make the drive that
much more enjoyable. The X-pipe dual exhaust is new and plays the
note of a deep rumble echoing out of the Magnaflow mufflers. Black
steelies are offset by Buick dog dish hubcaps, wrapped in
white-letter Cooper Cobras at every corner.
Big power in a rare package-no other A-body came close in '72. Call
today!
