Vehicle Description
1962 Buick Skylark Coupe
"Mid year in 1961, Buick introduced a special Special: a deluxe two
door sport coupe adorned with an equally special Skylark name. A
vinyl roof, extra trim, turbine style wheel covers, unique exterior
identification and a plush vinyl interior helped set the $2,621
Skylark apart from its $2,330 Special sport coupe cousin. Standard
power came from an innovative aluminum V8 displacing 215 cubic
inches. A Skylark convertible joined the carryover coupe in 1962
and both bodies remained available the following year with 34,060
coupes and 8,913 convertibles produced in 1962." Thx
Hagerty.com
For consignment, a 1962 Buick Skylark coupe with a title verified
44,083 actual miles. From 1953, the Skylark enjoyed seven
generations, with production finally halting on December 4th, 1997.
This is a garage kept example in a wonderful silver on red
configuration.
Exterior
The jet age sneaks into the design here with rocket shaped
curvature to the body panels, a pointed front end and a sweeping,
descending mid line. Quad headlights would carry across the Buick
line in '62, (and years to come), and so too would the ventiport
accents on the fenders, here in all their triple glory! The Silver
Cloud paint is in fantastic condition and shines deep for a single
stage and does an amazing job at highlighting even the subtle body
lines. The detail trim that wraps from the narrow tail lights is
fantastically 60's, and the squareness of the rear, highlighted by
integrated reverse lights in the valance, is spectacularly simple
and attractive. 13-inch wheels carry the proper wheel covers while
vents at the base of the rear window hint at flow through
ventilation. We could not find any glaring exterior flaw on this
silver two door.
Interior
It's just about time capsule time as red vinyl doors with varying
designs on its panels greet occupants with a touch of GM class as a
button backed grid and carpeted kick panels present cleanly. The
buttons are used on the red bucket seats too, where the driver's
side shows just a touch of wear, most noticeable in a spot of worn
piping at the entry point. But that's a minor blip in an interior
that presents very well, and a back bench that is showroom fresh. A
crack on the red plastic steering wheel veers from its perfection
while the dash, with its clear, horizontal speedometer and aluminum
backed switchgear panel, looks like it hasn't left 1962. The dash
pad is clean and so is the red painted panel that houses an AM
radio while down below, the red loop carpet shows some typical
discoloration but is otherwise clean and intact. The white
headliner, near perfect, and the trunk shows some usage on the
vinyl mats covering the floor.
Drivetrain
Buick's 215ci V8 presents in driver quality condition under the
hood and is fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor rated at 185
horsepower. Behind it is the dual pitch turbine drive 2-speed
automatic transmission which routes power to the rear axle and 3.36
gears. Drum brakes are found front and rear.
Undercarriage
Looking original, the underside has both some surface rust on
typical components and appears to have been undercoated at some
point, so flat surfaces are rust free. There's some residual oil on
the pan but conditions are otherwise dry. A single exhaust flows
through a stock style muffler and eventually finds its way to the
back where a chrome exhaust tip awaits. Suspension consists of coil
springs in front and a 4 link with coil springs in back.
Drive-Ability
A V8 in a small car? We're in! And off we go around the test loop
where the car stumbles a bit under acceleration, but otherwise
delivers good power, straight tracking, and nice visibility thanks
to a lack of B-pillar. On stopping, the car pulls to the right when
braking. Beyond these things, all other available operations work
as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
Dozens of Skylarks have passed through our Hallowed Halls over the
years, but this is the first '62, and it's a doozie! It's in great
shape and despite the minor hiccups, is a sensational buy. This car
will simultaneously get you into the collector world, the Buick
Club of America, and the cool kids club with the turn of a key.
Don't spend too much time ruminating on it, make the call today and
speak to one of our accommodating Car Specialists.
3I1520664
3-Skylark
I-1962
1-Flint, MI Assy Plant
520664-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE 62 4347-1962 Buick Skylark 2 Door Coupe
BODY BF3803-Flint Body #
TRIM 178-Red Vinyl
PAINT DD-Silver Cloud
ACC A6-Turbine Drive
H1-Back Up Lights
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and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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