The Buick Special/Skylark began as a “senior” compact in 1961. In 1964, the cars – along with similar compacts from Pontiac and Oldsmobile – were promoted to mid-size automobiles. The cars received a styling refresh in 1966, and a… more»
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60k-Mile Survivor? 1967 Buick Skylark
In 1967, if you wanted a mid-size automobile from Buick, you had three choices: the entry-level Special, the mid-range Skylark, and the Skylark Gran Sport, a fancy muscle car. A variety of body styles were available, including this 2-door… more»
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500 HP Drag Racer: 1970 Buick Skylark
When a gearhead refers to a high-performance early seventies Buick A-Body, I instinctively think of the Gran Sport, sometimes called the “gentleman’s muscle car” for providing lots of power and luxurious features all in the same package. However, somebody… more»
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Same Owner Since ’60s: 1964 Buick Skylark
The Skylark began as an upscale version of Buick’s revised Special compact car in 1961. When the Special moved up to an intermediate in 1964, the Skylark followed and became a series of its own. This beautiful ’64 Skylark… more»
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Refurbished Barn Find: 1967 Buick Skylark Convertible
For 1967, Buick’s marketing team went all-out and produced one of the greatest sales catalogs in American history. Picturing famous fashion models, sports heroes, and Hollywood leading men, along with a mix of illustrations and evocative photography, it’s one… more»
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Daily Driver? 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
Since Cadillac didn’t sell muscle cars, the honor for marketing the most opulent GM muscle car in the 1960s fell to Buick. Gran Sport was the moniker and – in 1965 – it adorned the mid-size Skylark for the… more»
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First Year: 1964 Buick Skylark Convertible
Often, when referencing the introduction of the 1964 GM A-body cars (Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu, Pontiac Tempest/LeMans, Oldsmobile F85, and Buick Skylark/Special, it’s the Pontiac that sucks all of the air out of the room with its trend-setting GTO. Oldsmobile gets… more»
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Fuel Injected: 1968 Buick Skylark
Some classics are more than just a pretty face. That is undoubtedly true of this 1968 Buick Skylark. Hiding below the sparkling exterior are mechanical upgrades that should unleash additional power and performance. There is scope for minor adjustments… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1968 Buick Skylark GS 400 Convertible
“Rare” is a relative term in the classic world, with some cars more deserving of that label than others. Take this 1968 Buick Skylark GS 400 Convertible as a prime example. The drop-top variant accounted for approximately 18% of… more»
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463-Equipped: 1972 Buick GS 350
Although Buick based its Gran Sport range across several platforms, the badge first saw the light of day as an options package on the 1965 Skylark. This 1972 example is a GS 350, but it has received an engine… more»
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Super Rare: 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe
It is staggering to believe that in an era when manufacturers were keeping fairly comprehensive records, there is no definitive production total for the 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe. Regardless of which of the many estimates you might choose… more»
Primer Project: 1965 Buick Skylark
The Buick Skylark has long been one of the most underappreciated mid-size classics of the 1960s, and project cars like this 1965 Buick Skylark, listed here on craigslist out of Avoca, Pennsylvania, present an opportunity to get into a… more»
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Big-Block Beauty: 1969 Buick Skylark GS 430
Looking for a clean driver with muscle-era style and Buick performance? This 1969 Buick Skylark GS might be just the ticket. Originally built with a 400 cubic-inch V8, this GS now runs a 430ci Buick big block, swapped in… more»
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1964 Buick Skylark Convertible Project
The prime annual season for operating a convertible in many parts of the country may be drawing to a close soon, but this 1964 Buick Skylark droptop appears solid enough that it could potentially be ready to enjoy by… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1992 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
I think that all of us can recall a moment where we have spotted an older car that caught our eye not because it was a mega-bucks classic, but because its condition was impressive for its age. That could… more»
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Aluminum V8: 1962 Buick Special Convertible
Buick reinvented the Special in 1961 as a “senior” compact on a new unibody Y-platform shared with Oldsmobile and Pontiac. It was unique in that a 215 cubic inch aluminum block V8 was the source of power (although a… more»
