Vehicle Description
This 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible is a gorgeous example of one of
the finest convertibles ever produced by the General Motors marque.
1953 was a significant year in Buick's history with the GM marque
celebrating its 50th Anniversary. To celebrate this momentous
occasion, Buick released one of the finest vehicles in the
company's history, the Buick Skylark. While the Skylark made its
formal debut in 1953, its origins dated back to 1952 when General
Motors took its "Dream Car" convertible prototypes on the national
show circuit. The GM Dream Cars consisted of Chevrolet's Corvette
and the trifecta of the Cadillac Eldorado, the Oldsmobile Fiesta,
and the Buick Skylark. Although virtually all prototype show cars
are merely show cars, these GM Dream Cars all were put into limited
production by General Motors for the 1953 model year. The Buick
Skylark rode on Buick's Roadmaster chassis but had a brand new look
both inside and out. Up front, the most significant changes
occurred to the front fenders which had special white or red
painted wheelhousings and Buick's iconic "Venti-Ports" were
noticeably absent from the Skylark, which made it the only car
during Buick's "hole era" to not sport the 3 or 4 hole design. From
the side, the Skylark's silhouette was also impressively different
from Buick's other models since the Skylark featured a lowered
roofline with a more raked back look. The sides also were outfitted
with special Skylark-specific chrome sweepspears that further
elevated the look of the car. In the rear, modified quarter panels
and special emblems completed the exterior look of the unique
Skylark. The Skylark's interior was also unique to the special
anniversary model, topped off with numerous standard accessories
and options such as power steering, power brakes, Dynaflow
automatic transmissions, and other items. All '53 Skylarks were
also outfitted with wide whitewall tires mounted on chrome wire
wheels. In total, Buick produced a mere 1,690 1953 Skylarks which
with its $5,000 original MSRP price tag made it one of the rarest
'53 Buicks. This particular example comes to with a Buick Club of
America (BCA) Silver Award Plaque that was earned by a previous
owner of this fine automobile. Under the hood on this '53 Skylark
is a 322 Cubic Inch "Nailhead" V8 fed by a single 4 barrel
carburetor that together were said to have created 188 horsepower
when new. The 322 Nailhead V8 is mated to a Dynaflow Automatic
Transmission that makes this 50s cruiser an easy car for just about
anybody to drive. This 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible comes
absolutely loaded with options! With power steering, maneuvering
into a tight parking space at the local car show or drive-in is a
total breeze. Power brakes is another wonderful inclusion on this
'53 Buick Convertible since it makes bringing this 4,300+ pound
cruiser to a complete stop much easier. The white vinyl power
convertible top is in wonderful condition and it goes up and down
with the simple flick of a switch. Riding on a set of wide
whitewall radial tires mounted on chrome wire Kelsey-Hayes style
wheels, this '53 Buick Skylark has a great look and even better
ride. A rear-mounted continental kit adds another element the '50s
flair of this iconic Buick. The exterior has been correctly
refinished in Mandarin Red paint that completes the exterior look
of this beautiful convertible. The interior of this 1953 Buick
Skylark Convertible is absolutely gorgeous! The front and rear
bench seats have been correctly reupholstered in Red and White
leather. Additionally, the front bench seat is also power
adjustable so that just about anyone can reach the pedals. The door
panels, red carpeting, Mandarin Red painted steering wheel, and
dash are all in wonderful condition and appear to retain a nice
stock appearance. All 4 windows are powered and go up and down with
the simple flick of a switch. Instrumentation includes a 120 MPH
speedometer, temperature gauge, generator gauge, oil pressure
gauge, and fuel gauge. The dash is completed with a locking
glovebox, clock, climate and lighting controls, a cigar lighter,
and Sonomatic AM radio. If you are looking for a great addition to
your existing classic car collection or you want your very first
truly special classic car, we have the car you have been looking
for. Give Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
*322 Cu. In. "Nailhead" V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Dynaflow Automatic Transmission
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*White Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*1 of 1,690 Produced
*Correct Mandarin Red Exterior
*Correct Red/White Leather Interior
*Power Windows & Seat
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 17,981 Miles
