For Sale: 1953 Buick Skylark in La Jolla, California for sale in La Jolla, CA
Vehicle Description 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible History:
Built because of the mood created from the concept cars of the years when General Motors was promoting with the Motorama - Autorama spectacle.
A time when automotive designers were not so hindered by executive committees.
Buick General Manager Ivan Wiles wanted to create a unique sporting convertible to showcase GM's abilities on its 50th anniversary.
The Skylark, which was built in 1953 was based on the Roadmaster chassis.
It was a largely hand built car with body panels individually stamped and assembled, it had a low cut down windscreen, giving it a sporting appearance.
Powered by an overhead valve V8 engine, mated to a dynaflow transmission.
It was loaded with options.
Air conditioning, radio, and power seats, windows, and convertible top.
It has special 40 spoke Kelsey Hayes wire wheels giving it a striking new appearance.
The 1953 Skylark was GM's most expensive and powerful car built.
A truly special car for its time.
Only 1,690 were built.
Condition:
Restored around 2005 in San Diego during the ownership of Ed Quinn to include body and paint, new chrome, upholstery, and many other improvements.
It is a very nice correct example.
All systems working well, power top, seats, etc.
Having spent the past 15 years in Marin County in a nice collection.
Price:
Inquire.
Call Grand Prix Classics - 858-459-3500.
Built because of the mood created from the concept cars of the years when General Motors was promoting with the Motorama - Autorama spectacle.
A time when automotive designers were not so hindered by executive committees.
Buick General Manager Ivan Wiles wanted to create a unique sporting convertible to showcase GM's abilities on its 50th anniversary.
The Skylark, which was built in 1953 was based on the Roadmaster chassis.
It was a largely hand built car with body panels individually stamped and assembled, it had a low cut down windscreen, giving it a sporting appearance.
Powered by an overhead valve V8 engine, mated to a dynaflow transmission.
It was loaded with options.
Air conditioning, radio, and power seats, windows, and convertible top.
It has special 40 spoke Kelsey Hayes wire wheels giving it a striking new appearance.
The 1953 Skylark was GM's most expensive and powerful car built.
A truly special car for its time.
Only 1,690 were built.
Condition:
Restored around 2005 in San Diego during the ownership of Ed Quinn to include body and paint, new chrome, upholstery, and many other improvements.
It is a very nice correct example.
All systems working well, power top, seats, etc.
Having spent the past 15 years in Marin County in a nice collection.
Price:
Inquire.
Call Grand Prix Classics - 858-459-3500.
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