Muscle cars were all the rage in 1969, especially with mid-size automobiles. Over at General Motors, you had the Pontiac GTO, Chevy Chevelle SS, Oldsmobile 442, and Buick’s Gran Sport (or GS). The GS was the most opulent of… more»
Skylark
Feb 27, 2025 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Recently Restored: 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible
With summer fast approaching, many enthusiasts think of hitting the road behind the wheel of a classic Convertible to savor all that Mother Nature offers. Barn Finds writer Russell Glantz must harbor the same desires, spotting this beautiful 1965… more»
Feb 20, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mellow Yellow? 1969 Buick Skylark Convertible
One of the interesting things that I have noted regarding GM’s A-body lineup for ’69 is that the Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu, Pontiac Tempest/LeMans, and Oldsmobile F85/Cutlass all followed a similar Fisher Body vibe in terms of overall design. The C-pillars… more»
Feb 5, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Cheap Classic: 1967 Buick Skylark Project
The Buick Skylark began life as a luxury convertible in 1953 and 1954. In the early 1960s, it was the upscale version of the Special, a compact. By the middle of that decade, it had morphed into a mid-size… more»
Dec 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Numbers-Matching Beauty: 1971 Buick Gran Sport GS-350
When your wife is ready for a new car, it’s always a practical consideration to thin your herd one vehicle, creating some quick cash and freeing up a parking space. However, when you’re talking about a 1971 Buick Gran… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Upgrades Included: 1978 Buick Skylark Landau
UPDATE – This original time capsule 1978 Buick Skylark is still listed for sale after it was featured here on Barn Finds back in early December, but there has been a big drop in the asking price. The seller… more»
Oct 29, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Trio of Buick Gran Sport Projects and Parts
The Skylark Gran Sport (or GS) joined the Buick line-up in 1965 as the GM division’s mid-size muscle car. Its pinnacle was the second generation which was in production from 1968 to 1972. The seller has accumulated three of… more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
350 V8 Transplant: 1979 Buick Skylark
The Skylark nameplate has covered a lot of different Buick products over the years. Between 1975 to 1979, it shared the same platform as the popular Chevy Nova and other divisions of General Motors. To help lower fuel consumption,… more»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1978 Buick Skylark With 2,800 Original Miles!
Some classics defy belief, especially when the vehicle features an extraordinarily low odometer reading. Such is the case with this 1978 Buick Skylark. It presents superbly, with no visible faults or issues. However, this is unsurprising, with the seller… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Low-Mile 1989 Buick Skylark
With a lifespan lasting nearly 50 years for the Buick brand, the Skylark wore several different trim levels throughout the decades, with the name starting during the fifties as a high-end luxury offering. Although the car began losing its… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Nailhead V8 Survivor: 1965 Buick Gran Sport Convertible
If you were looking to combine performance and creature comforts in a muscle car in the 1960s, the Buick Gran Sport was a good choice. Since Cadillac didn’t sell those kinds of automobiles, the Buick was the next best… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Wildcat 310 V8! 1964 Buick Skylark Convertible
In 1964, Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile compacts were all promoted to mid-size status to be on par with Chevy’s new Chevelle. The Special/Skylark was Buick’s entry into that space. While a V6 engine was standard, buyers could opt for… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1 of 358: 1971 Buick Skylark GS-350
The Skylark-based Gran Sport (or GS) was Buick’s mid-size muscle car in the 1960s and 1970s. With rising insurance premiums, big-block motors were starting to fall out of favor in the early 1970s. Which explains why nearly two-thirds of… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Award-Winning: 1968 Buick Skylark GS-350
When you were shopping for a mid-size muscle car in the late 1960s, and wanted it to be as luxurious as possible, the Buick Gran Sport was your ticket. It was the fanciest of GM’s muscle cars because Cadillac… more»
Apr 26, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Tribute 455 V8: 1971 Buick GS Convertible
With the tides beginning to change for muscle cars, Buick only built 165 GS 455 convertibles in 1971 (plus another 81 with the Stage 1 setup). This vehicle began life as a “regular” Skylark drop-top that has been transformed… more»
Apr 26, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
V6 Power Survivor: 1964 Buick Skylark
Before 1964, the Skylark was a trim option on the Buick Special. But that year, it became a series of its own when it and the Special were promoted from compact to intermediate-size status. Unusual by Detroit standards at… more»
