Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Fort Lauderdale
event, March 31-2, 2017.
Chassis No.
16841467
Estimate:
$120,000 - $140,000 US
Model year 1953 brought big news; it was the 50th anniversary of
Buick production and the year in which a new V-8 engine was
introduced for the Super and Roadmaster models. The year saw Buick
produce their seven millionth car, but the biggest feather in their
cap was surely the introduction of the exclusive and limited
production sport convertible model - the Skylark.
The new V-8 engine utilized in the Skylark displaced 322 cubic
inches and developed 188 horsepower and runs with dual exhaust. The
standard issue transmission for the Skylark was the Dynaflow
automatic. Built on the 121.5-inch wheelbase chassis of the
Roadmater, the Skylark weighed in at 4,315 pounds; the car cost
just less than $5,000 and had a production of only 1,690 units.
Distinctively, it was the only Buick of the Venti Port era to not
carry this design feature on its front fender flanks. Buick
produced 13 models during 1953 and placed fourth in sales within
the industry having accounted for approximately 485,000 total
units; a further illustration of just how few of these cars were
built.
The 40-spoke Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels were also standard equipment
and add to the stunning appearance of this particular car. Finished
in a factory-spec color of Mandarin Red with a black soft-top, the
Skylark has a white with matching red two-tone interior that
creates the luxury this car has always surrounded its occupants
with. The car's low, stylish lines are further enhanced by a large
list of standard convenience features such as power steering,
brakes, hydraulic top operation, hydraulically-actuated windows and
electronically-operated radio antenna. The Continental kit has a
chrome tread cover and further detail is found with dual sideview
mirrors and wide whitewall tires. Damascene-type dash and door
detail, exceptional bright trim details and model-specific badging
are also part of this special car.
The Skylark appears to be very nicely restored and retains that
custom-made essence from its Golden Year of production. With
tremendous life and spirit; sumptuous comfort and ease are attended
to by meticulous workmanship and detail. With the 1953 Buick
Skylark, your greatest expectations of truly luxurious 1950s
motoring will be realized.