Vehicle Description
This 1953 Buick Skylark is a beautiful 50s cruiser with gorgeous
lines and fantastic options! In 1953, Buick celebrated its 50th
Anniversary. In celebration of its Golden Anniversary, Buick
debuted what was perhaps the finest vehicles the GM marque ever
produced up until that point, the Buick Skylark. While the Skylark
made its official debut in 1953, its genesis dated back a couple
years earlier when it was one of the "Dream Car" convertible
prototypes seen at the Motorama and the national show circuit.
Those familar with the GM Dream Cars know that the collection was
made up of Chevrolet's Corvette and the trifecta of the Cadillac
Eldorado, the Oldsmobile Fiesta, and the Buick Skylark. These four
automobiles would, of course, be put into production, albeit in
limited quantities, in the 1953 model year, with three of the four
nameplates experiencing impressive staying power under their
respective GM marques. Buick's Dream Car, the Skylark, was built on
its Roadmaster chassis but featured a brand new style both inside
and out. Perhaps the biggest divergence on the Skylark from Buick's
iconic post-war design was the noticeably absent "Venti-Ports"
which made the Skylark the only car during Buick's "hole era"
without the iconic 3 or 4 hole design. Moreover, the wheelhousings
were painted in either bright red or stark white further separating
the Skylark from its Buick sister cars. The 1953 Buick Skylark's
side silhouette was also significantly changed from the rest of
Buick's 1953 lineup with the Skylark sporting a lowered roofline
with a more raked back look, along with special Skylark-specific
chrome sweepspears that further added to the Skylark's unique
design. The 1953 Skylarks also all rode on wide whitewall tires
mounted on chrome wire wheels that furthered the luxurious look and
feel of these special edition Buicks. At the tail end of the '53
Skylark, modified quarter panels and special emblems served as the
final bookends for the exterior of the special limited-edition
Buick. Not only did the Skylark's exterior look completely
different than all other Buicks at the time, the interiors were
also outfitted with a special look that was unique to the special
anniversary model. The Skylark also came loaded with numerous
standard accessories and options not commonly seen on early 50s
cars such as power steering, power brakes, and Dynaflow automatic
transmissions. 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 us from a
southern museum collection where it spent its most recent years
following its frame off restoration. Powering this '53 Skylark is a
322 Cubic Inch "Nailhead" Fireball V8 engine paired with a single 4
barrel carburetor that was said to have created 188 horsepower when
new. The 322 Fireball engine is backed by a Dynaflow Automatic
Transmission that makes this classic Buick an easy car for anybody
to take for a cruise. Being that the Skylark was the top of the
line Buick in its day, these cars came loaded with options. Factory
power steering is fantastic option on any classic car since it
makes turning this 4,300+ pound convertible a nearly effortless
endeavor. This Skylark also comes equipped with power brakes
featuring an upgraded modern brake booster under the floor that
replaces the original Treddlevac system and it makes for easier and
much more reliable braking going down the road. Dual outside
mirrors are always a welcome addition on any large classic car
since they make it significantly easier to manuver this Skylark in
and out of tight spaces. The white vinyl power convertible top is
in fantastic condition as well and it goes up and down with the
simple pull or push of the button mounted under the dash. When the
top is in the down position, it tucks neatly below the
color-matched boot tonneau cover. Riding on a set of wide whitewall
bias-ply tires mounted on chrome wire wheels with knock-off spinner
hubcaps, this '53 Skylark has a truly classy look. The gorgeous
body of this '53 Skylark has been refinished in a beautiful Matador
Red paint that completes the exterior look of the car. The interior
of this 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible is truly upscale! The front
and rear bench seats have been correctly reupholstered in a
beautiful two-tone color scheme consisting of Red and White
leather. The red carpeting, door panels, dash, and steering wheel
are all in wonderful condition and all appear to retain a nice
stock appearance. The interior of this 1953 Skylark is also loaded
with creature comforts seldom seen in early 50s automobiles. The
front leather bench seat is power-adjustable so that just about
anyone can reach the pedals with minimal effort. You won't be
cranking the front and rear windows up and down since all four are
power windows. The instrument cluster is outfitted with a 120 MPH
speedometer, temperature gauge, generator gauge, oil pressure
gauge, and fuel gauge. The dash is finished off with climate and
lighting controls, a cigar lighter, clock, Sonomatic AM radio, and
a locking glovebox. Whether you're buying your very first classic
car or you're adding to an existing collection of GM cruisers, this
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible would make an excellent choice. Give
Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
*322 Cu. In. "Fireball" V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Dynaflow Automatic Transmission
*Upgraded Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*White Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*1 of 1,690 Produced
*Matador Red Exterior
*Red and White Leather Interior
*Power Windows & Seat
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 199 Miles
