OK, it’s not a GS! If you’re looking for a muscle car review, this won’t be it. Over time, I have come to appreciate the pedestrian, bread and butter models of cars that had a muscle car component. And this 1972 Buick Skylark with a reported 51K miles is as nice a survivor as you will find. Located in Reno, Nevada, this Skylark is available, here on eBay for a BIN price of $25,000. There is a make an offer option too. Thanks to Larry D for this tip!

Buick had a variety of Skylarks in ’72, according to their sales brochure, there were five two-door models alone. First up was a two-door coupe (with a B-pillar), then a Sports coupe (no B-pillar), following with a 350 Sports Coupe, then a Custom Sports Coupe (including a convertible), and finally, a performance-oriented GS. According to the VIN, this example is a 350 Sports Coupe so it’s a mid-tier version that bears a close resemblance to its ’71 and ’70 predecessor. For ’73, things would change dramatically with the new colonnade body style, and the “Skylark” name would be the only commonality.

There’s nothing to criticize externally with this Buick as the Flame Orange finish, topped with an Arctic White roof appears to be like new. There is virtually no text description so this may or may not be the original finish. The chrome and trim are near perfect and if the mileage recording is accurate, this Skylark may well be wearing its original threads. It is equipped rather simply with wheel covers, as opposed to Buick Road Wheels, a white pinstripe across its upper flanks and that’s about it. There isn’t even a passenger-side review mirror. One thing is certain, and that’s the razor straightness of this Skylark’s flanks – there is no sign of crash damage or corrosion of any sort.

Power is provided by a 180 net HP, 350 CI V8 engine. Unfortunately, there are no included details regarding this car’s operating prowess. Upon an underhood inspection, it is evident the A/C compressor has been replaced and the seller does claim that it has been converted to R-21 refrigerant. Research indicates that R-21, which is an HVAC refrigerant, was phased out in 2015 due to its ozone-depleting properties so that makes me wonder if he didn’t mean R 134a as a replacement for the original R-12. Interesting to see is the A.I.R. pump which was primarily a California requirement but that adds up as, according to the VIN, this Skylark was assembled at GM’s Fremont, California plant and was probably intended for California registration. A typical Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission puts the go top the rear wheels.

The interior is as nice as the exterior in terms of condition and cleanliness – no mean feat with white upholstery. All of it, and I mean all of it, the dash, instrument panel, carpet, and upholstery panels show like new. There is no indication of “yellowing” that seems to afflict white upholstery as it ages. The condition of the interior, assuming that it is all original, fortifies the 51K mileage recording.

As stated at the outset, there’s nothing here to criticize, there is praise only for a fine-looking car, one of a size and body style that is, unfortunately, no longer afforded to us. My only question is the $25K ask; what’s your thought, just right or not quite?