The 1954 Buick Skylark celebrated for its style, luxury, and rarity. Produced as part of Buick’s premium line, as a top of the line “Halo” image car, one to drive showroom customer traffic.
The 1954 Skylark features a striking and elegant appearance, with sweeping lines and a low, sporty profile at only four feet 11 inches tall. Its signature elements include a bold chromed grille, unique “sweepspear” side trim, Chrome “Tail light Fin” tail lights, and full front and rear wheel cutouts that give the car a dynamic look. It was available only as a two-door convertible, with a power-operated soft top and a variety of vibrant paint color options. Distinctive wire wheels and chrome accents further enhanced its upscale presence.
Inside, the Skylark offered luxury and comfort. The cabin featured premium leather upholstery with a waffle pattern, stylish dashboard design, and full instrumentation for its time. Power windows, power top and power seats were included, reflecting the car's status as a high-end offering.
the 1954 Skylark was equipped with a 322-cubic inch “Fireball” Nailhead V8 engine, delivering 200 horsepower. Paired with Buick’s Twin Dynaflow automatic transmission, the Skylark provided smooth and reliable performance. The car also featured improved suspension for a more comfortable ride, and “Buick Safety” power steering and power brakes. Easy-eye glass, selectronic radio, heater/defroster and whitewall tires were standard per the Buick brochure that is included with this car.
Only 836 units of the 1954 Buick Skylark were produced, making it a highly sought-after collectible today. Its combination of style, luxury, and innovation has earned it a place among the most admired American cars of the era. The Skylark remains a symbol of Buick’s commitment to excellence and is treasured by enthusiasts and collectors alike.
This car comes to us from a local estate, with ownership back to 2011. The restoration work done under previous ownership was done to a high standard, with just a bit of age showing, particularly on the driver’s seat upholstery. The plating is excellent, the Paint very high quality, It runs and drives very well, with good power. The top bows were restored, and the engine bay is done in proper colors and finishes. The hydraulic top and windows work, The undercarriage is clean and tidy, the gas tank was obviously replaced. The Tires are Goodrich Silvertown Radial whitewalls with P225/75/R15 sizing.
