Vehicle Description
A fully custom-built 1966 Buick Skylark coupe with a screaming
Merlin 540 V8 motor, five-speed manual, and four wheel disc brakes.
Oh yes, this is a pro touring machine that's built to look as mean
as the motor. So when you see a price this affordable, you know it
might not be around long enough for you to read the rest of this
description.
The satin finish on this paint really sets the mood for the whole
car. After all there has been a lot of investment in this Buick to
give it more modern features and larger power. We'll get to those
details in a moment, but for now, you can really see how the car
makes the right first impression. Taking the shine away creates a
new form of distinction. It highlights all of the design lines.
Some of these were created by Buick fifty years ago, like the
full-length body crease; and others are part of the new performance
image, like the custom cowl hood. And speaking of the hood, take
some time to notice the darker paint applied there. This not only
covers the front area, but also detail lovers will notice it flows
onto the A and B-pillars to create a subtle two-tone effect. The
final piece to this custom performance package are the Coys wheels
that are staggered in size so the larger rear ones tuck under the
wheel well and really send a message about where the power is being
sent to the ground.
The moment you open the door, you see more investment in all of the
right places. The front seats are borrowed from a more modern
Cadillac CTS-V. So not only are they leather with a comfortable
suede insert, but also they are power adjustable and offer far
superior bolstering than anything that came out of the '60s. Your
left hand will love the grip of the Momo sports steering wheel, and
your right one may never want to leave the cue ball shifter. The
dash is a custom layout that contains a full white face gauge
package, including speedo and tach. They all provide crystal-clear
and complete info, which is just another indication that there is
something really special under the hood.
Sure there's some shine in that engine bay, but one look at that
V8, and you really know it's ready for asphalt combat. It's a 540
cubic-inch V8 from the wizards at Merlin. It takes a huge
investment for one of these monster motors (and we even have the
receipts to prove it.) But more than just big and bulletproof, this
has been further enhanced with more go-fast goodies like an
Edelbrock intake and a Quick Fuel carburetor. Plus, it's backed up
by reliable components like an aluminum radiator, electric fan,
Holley electric fuel pump, steel braided lines, and full MSD
ignition. Those Hooker long tube headers also add to the
performance, and at the same time, contribute to the fury that
barks from the dual exhaust. Best of all you can control this
intimidating sound and stay in the powerband as long as you like
thanks to the complete control provided by the TKO five-speed
manual transmission. Making sure this total package hooks up with
the pavement is a stout Ford 9-inch rear end running versatile 3.73
gears. Complete with Hotchkis suspension components, air ride rear,
power steering, and the grip of four-wheel disc brakes w/ZR-rated
tires, you're looking at a muscle machine that can literally run
circles around many modern cars.
There's only about 2,000 miles on the whole build. That's
right...this Buick is barely broken in. So when you go over all the
receipts for this very cool custom coupe, you'll realize just how
great a deal this one is. In fact, your only concern should only
one up for grabs. So you have to be quick if you want to take this
speedy Skylark home. Call today!!!
