Buick Skylark 1953

149900 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible. Outstanding! This is a true investment grade automobile. With many remaining undisturbed Factory Original components. Exceptional combination of original and restored. General Motors Motorama Dream Car. The Skylark was designed by General Motors Designer Ned Nickles, the project started as a personal project to customize his 1951 Roadmaster. However one day Nickles’ boss Ivan Wiles saw the drawings and liked the idea so much it was built as a show car. It was added to the Motorama line up for 1953 which included The Cadillac Eldorado, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Fiesta and Chevrolet Corvette. This Skylark is an exceptional original automobile with preservation work where necessary. The Skylark was built to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of Buick. A special automobile by design Buick would only produce 1,690 examples. The original cost of this Skylark when new was a staggering $5,562.78. It was purchased by Mr. A.C. Sibilsky of Battle Creek Michigan for his wife Mary. Mrs. Sibilsky understood she had a very special automobile, as the incredible care from new is evident throughout. Today the odometer only shows 44,000 miles. Finished in striking Red with a Power operated Black cloth top. The interior is finished with Red and White Leather. The Checker pattern di noc decal on the dash is original from Buick and outstanding. There are many pieces and details which are original from General Motors and in outstanding factory original condition. Many standard features on Skylark were luxuries on other automobiles of the time. Skylark was powered by the 322 Cubic Inch 188 horsepower “Nailhead” Fireball V-8 Engine. Twin Turbine Dynaflow Transmission. Skylark shared the Roadmaster’s 121.5 inch wheelbase chassis. Standard features included Power Brakes. Power Steering. Power Windows. Power Seat. Power Antenna. Foot controlled Selectronic AM Radio. Power Convertible Top. Kelsey-Hayes Chrome Wire Wheels with Wide White Wall Tires. The wheel wells of Skylark were painted white to contrast the body and further enhance the appearance of the wire wheels. Automatic Foot Starter. Working Clock. Autronic Eye. Windshield Washers. Continental Spare Tire with foot operated release. The Skylark was only planned to be built for one year, but Harley Earl Head of Design for General Motors liked the car so much it was continued. 1950’s General Motors Luxury at its absolute finest. Ready to Drive, Show, and Enjoy. Call Pete or Andy 419-668-1884MORE PHOTOS AT: www.petersmotorcars.comVIDEO: SEE OUR OTHER AUCTIONS. Call with Questions 419-668-1884 Pete or Andy 8am-8pm EST. YES we can send you more photos and provide link to a VIDEO Call 419-668-1884. YOU MUST CALL 419-668-1884 BEFORE YOU BID. OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED. THIS IS BECUASE OF ALL THE NON-PAY BIDDERS. ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID. Have the FUNDS IN HAND to PURCHASE this automobile BEFORE YOU BID. Check with your Bank, Credit Union, Wife, Girlfriend, Husband, Boyfriend, Boss, Buddies in the car club, Mother in law, Other Relatives, Dog, Cat, Goldfish, Or anyone else you need to check with BEFORE YOU BID. If you are the winning bidder you must contact us at the end of auction. By phone or e-mail including your current phone number, name, and address. BY WINNING THE BID YOU HAVE NOW AGREED TO PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASE. Within the 3 day allotted time as stated in the auction. SOLD AS-IS WITHOUT WARRANTY. WE WILL HELP ARRANGE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE AT BUYER'S EXPENSE. TO BE PAID FOR UPON CLOSE OF AUCTION, BY BANK TO BANK MONEY WIRE TRANSFER, CASH IN PERSON, OR OVER NIGHT CASHIER'S CHECK. WE WILL HOLD AUTOMOBILE UNTIL FUNDS ARE CLEARED BY OUR BANK. WE ENCOURAGE VIEWING OF THIS FINE CAR, IN NORWALK OHIO AT YOUR CONVENIENCE, WITH PRIOR ARRANGEMENT. ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. PLEASE CALL 419-668-1884 PETE OR ANDY 8AM-8PM EST.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

1953 Buick Skylark Convertible. Outstanding! This is a true investment grade automobile. With many remaining undisturbed Factory Original components. Exceptional combination of original and restored. General Motors Motorama Dream Car. The Skylark was designed by General Motors Designer Ned Nickles, the project started as a personal project to customize his 1951 Roadmaster. However one day Nickles’ boss Ivan Wiles saw the drawings and liked the idea so much it was built as a show car. It was added to the Motorama line up for 1953 which included The Cadillac Eldorado, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Fiesta and Chevrolet Corvette. This Skylark is an exceptional original automobile with preservation work where necessary. The Skylark was built to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of Buick. A special automobile by design Buick would only produce 1,690 examples. The original cost of this Skylark when new was a staggering $5,562.78. It was purchased by Mr. A.C. Sibilsky of Battle Creek Michigan for his wife Mary. Mrs. Sibilsky understood she had a very special automobile, as the incredible care from new is evident throughout. Today the odometer only shows 44,000 miles. Finished in striking Red with a Power operated Black cloth top. The interior is finished with Red and White Leather. The Checker pattern di noc decal on the dash is original from Buick and outstanding. There are many pieces and details which are original from General Motors and in outstanding factory original condition. Many standard features on Skylark were luxuries on other automobiles of the time. Skylark was powered by the 322 Cubic Inch 188 horsepower “Nailhead” Fireball V-8 Engine. Twin Turbine Dynaflow Transmission. Skylark shared the Roadmaster’s 121.5 inch wheelbase chassis. Standard features included Power Brakes. Power Steering. Power Windows. Power Seat. Power Antenna. Foot controlled Selectronic AM Radio. Power Convertible Top. Kelsey-Hayes Chrome Wire Wheels with Wide White Wall Tires. The wheel wells of Skylark were painted white to contrast the body and further enhance the appearance of the wire wheels. Automatic Foot Starter. Working Clock. Autronic Eye. Windshield Washers. Continental Spare Tire with foot operated release. The Skylark was only planned to be built for one year, but Harley Earl Head of Design for General Motors liked the car so much it was continued. 1950’s General Motors Luxury at its absolute finest. Ready to Drive, Show, and Enjoy. Call Pete or Andy 419-668-1884MORE PHOTOS AT: www.petersmotorcars.comVIDEO: SEE OUR OTHER AUCTIONS. Call with Questions 419-668-1884 Pete or Andy 8am-8pm EST. YES we can send you more photos and provide link to a VIDEO Call 419-668-1884. YOU MUST CALL 419-668-1884 BEFORE YOU BID. OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED. THIS IS BECUASE OF ALL THE NON-PAY BIDDERS. ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID. Have the FUNDS IN HAND to PURCHASE this automobile BEFORE YOU BID. Check with your Bank, Credit Union, Wife, Girlfriend, Husband, Boyfriend, Boss, Buddies in the car club, Mother in law, Other Relatives, Dog, Cat, Goldfish, Or anyone else you need to check with BEFORE YOU BID. If you are the winning bidder you must contact us at the end of auction. By phone or e-mail including your current phone number, name, and address. BY WINNING THE BID YOU HAVE NOW AGREED TO PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASE. Within the 3 day allotted time as stated in the auction. SOLD AS-IS WITHOUT WARRANTY. WE WILL HELP ARRANGE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE AT BUYER'S EXPENSE. TO BE PAID FOR UPON CLOSE OF AUCTION, BY BANK TO BANK MONEY WIRE TRANSFER, CASH IN PERSON, OR OVER NIGHT CASHIER'S CHECK. WE WILL HOLD AUTOMOBILE UNTIL FUNDS ARE CLEARED BY OUR BANK. WE ENCOURAGE VIEWING OF THIS FINE CAR, IN NORWALK OHIO AT YOUR CONVENIENCE, WITH PRIOR ARRANGEMENT. ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. PLEASE CALL 419-668-1884 PETE OR ANDY 8AM-8PM EST.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	149900 USD
Make:	Buick
Model:	Skylark
Year:	1953
Mileage:	44503 MI

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Buick Skylark 1953

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