1953 Buick Skylark Convertible

1953 Buick Roadmaster Skylark Convertible
Designed to celebrate Buicks 50th anniversary, the Roadmaster Skylark was built to fit right in with GMs famed Motorama show display. With its bodywork custom built by Fisher, this flowing convertibles list price was 50% more than the already nicely optioned Roadmaster Convertible on which it is based. This unique body style was only produced in 1953 before being redesigned in 1954, and during that year, just 1,690 units were produced. This 1953 Skylark is a comprehensively restored example, with less than 300 miles since completion, and finished in stunning Mandarin Red with a striking white vinyl soft top.
The rich color highlights GMs custom design intent and sets it apart. With a big chrome grille up front along with bright-finish bumpers front and rear, the Skylark received a special inset hood ornament, along with a chrome accent line on the side that dips down to the rear wheel arch. In a unique twist, the inner wheel arches are finished in white, which highlights the chrome 40-spoke wheels with knock-off centers, wrapped in wide white wall tires. This car was restored to show-car condition and has been displayed at numerous concours events by previous owners.
On the inside, you can see why this car was so revered in its day and competed with the best that Cadillac and Packard had to offer. With expansive bench seats front and rear, the two-tone red and white from the exterior is carried through inside with white contrast stitching and red piping. An exterior color matched dashboard, steering column and 2-spoke banjo steering wheel, are accented by textured finish on the dashboard and door cards. As an ultra-luxury vehicle of the period, the Skylark was fitted with power windows, power steering, power brakes and a Selectronic AM radio. A heater and defrost system are also fitted along with ashtrays for all four seats.
Under the hood sits Buicks new for the era 5.3-liter Fireball V8, taking the place of the brands aging inline-8. Rated from the factory at 170 horsepower and 292 lb-ft of torque, the engine breathes through a 4bbl carburetor. Power is then sent to the rear wheels through a 2-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission. The 12-volt power system used in this car was the first of its kind in this division of car and makes for headlights that actually work compared to the 6-volt system in other cars of the era.
Built in an age where General Motors was building truly world class automobiles, the Buick Skylark was one of the crown jewels for the corporation. This example presents in essentially concours condition and would make a fantastic addition to any collection.
Key Features

Restored to Concours Quality
1 of Just 1,690 Units Produced
Stunning Mandarin Red Over a Red/Ivory Leather Interior
White Vinyl Convertible Top
322ci Fireball V8
2-Speed Dynaflow Automatic Transmission
Power Brakes
12 Volt Electrics
Buick 40-Spoke Wire Wheels

Wide White Wall Tires

Selectronic AM Radio

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