There’s no disputing the rarity of the 1954 Buick Series 100 Skylark Convertible. The company built a mere 836 examples during that model year, and the owner of this car claims that it is 1-of-127 known to remain in existence. It has been treated to a meticulous frame-off restoration, meaning that it presents superbly. It is by no means a cheap classic, but there’s a good chance that you wouldn’t find yourself parked beside a similar vehicle at a show or a Cars & Coffee. It needs a new home with an owner who will appreciate all it offers. Located in Eustis, Florida, you will find the Skylark listed for sale here on eBay. The seller has set his BIN at $107,950, which is competitive compared to recent sales results. I have to say a huge thank you to Barn Finder Larry D, who has once again demonstrated his ability to spot rare and exciting classic cars.

The styling of the 1954 Skylark Convertible is distinctive, and it features some touches to set it apart from the crowd. The company provided extended wheel arches, allowing potential buyers to order the car with wheel openings wearing a contrasting color. In this case, the Convertible wears Arctic White paint with contrasting Matador Red under the arches. The owner indicates that the Buick has been the recent recipient of a frame-off restoration, which shows in its overall condition. The paint shines beautifully, with no appreciable marks or defects. The same is true of the panels, while the Black power top is in as-new condition. The story remains consistent when we delve below the surface. The seller provides an enormous selection of high-quality shots of the floors and frame, some of which I have included in a gallery at the bottom of this article. If potential buyers seek a surface off which they could eat their lunch, there are plenty of clean spots under the car that would serve perfectly! The floors wear the same Arctic White paint, while the Black frame and mechanical components make it a shame that most people will never see this vehicle’s underside. The trim and chrome sparkle as impressively as the paint, while the Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels and wide whitewall tires add the perfect finishing touch to the exterior.

When a buyer walked into their Buick dealership in 1954 with $4,500 to splash on a Skylark Convertible, they found themselves facing a single drivetrain combination. The engine bay was occupied by a 322ci “Nailhead” V8 hooked to a two-speed “Dynaflow” transmission. Accentuating its luxury leanings was the company’s decision to include power steering and power brakes as standard. While Buick mentioned the term “sports car” in its marketing literature, the Skylark was a relatively heavy beast at 4,480lbs. That means that with 200hp available under the driver’s right foot, the ¼ mile ET of 18.7 seconds was respectable. However, it also makes you wonder how much better the performance could have been if the company hadn’t loaded the car with luxury appointments. It seems that this Skylark’s mechanical components have received their share of attention as part of the restoration process. Apart from a spotless underside with no evidence of fluid leaks, the engine bay presents in a factory-fresh state. The restorer went to great lengths to ensure that the components wear the right paint shades while everything has been rebuilt to a high standard. That makes it no surprise to learn that the Skylark runs and drives perfectly. With warmer weather fast approaching, this could be the perfect turnkey classic for anyone intent on a spot of relaxed top-down touring.

If you ever had any doubts about the luxury credentials of this Skylark, a single glance at the interior should allay those qualms. Every upholstered surface wears Red leather, while matching carpet and lashings of bright trim and chrome add further to the positive impression. Once again, many things considered optional extras in some models were standard equipment on the Skylark. This included a pushbutton AM radio, a clock, power windows, and a power front seat. This car’s upholstery is in excellent condition, although I did note a flaw in the passenger door trim. The issue looks like some form of dent or depression, and it would be worth consulting a leather specialist to see if they could reverse the damage. The carpet and dash are spotless, as is the bright trim. Apart from that single fault, it is another aspect of this Buick that presents beautifully.

I’m not sure if this 1954 Skylark Convertible could be classed as perfect, but given its relative rarity, you will struggle to find many better on our roads today. Apart from a single visible flaw on the passenger door trim, there is little of which to be critical. That brings us to the question of value and how the BIN stacks up in the current market. For a pristine example, the record sale price sits at $242,000, achieved in 2008. Like many classics in recent times, the ’54 Skylark has endured some ups and downs. However, with circumstances improving over the past twelve months, values have climbed to the point where the average sale price is around $165,000. This classic could represent a pretty good buy when you place that figure beside the seller’s BIN. The big question is whether it is enough to motivate any of our readers to pursue it further. If you do, I could hardly blame you.