1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE

In 1953 Buick was celebrating its 50th anniversary as a company. As part of the celebration they introduced a new top-of-the-line model based on the Roadmaster convertible called the Skylark. Designed by Ned Nickles a prot...g... of Harley Earl the Skylark had almost the exact same dimensions as the Roadmaster but shared only a few common elements. The majority of each car was assembled by hand requiring top-level craftsmanship and engineering. The Skylark featured several firsts for Buick including the new 322ci Nailhead V8 engine backed with the Twin Turbine Dynaflow automatic transmission and a 12-volt electrical system. All of this combined with a long list of standard options pushed the Skylark to an MSRP of $4596 making it the most expensive American luxury car of the time. This particular Skylark was the recipient of a full restoration finished in the color combination of a Matador Red exterior with two-tone red and white interior. It features classic whitewall tires with chrome spoke wheels and a Continental kit on the rear rounding out the classic style of the car. It has power brakes and steering with a white power convertible top. This car is a great example of design from the golden age of automotive style.

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