By 1965, every General Motors division except for Cadillac had a mid-size muscle car. At Buick, it was the Gran Sport (or GS), which was based on the Skylark intermediate. Because it was a Buick, the GS was the… more»
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Stage 1 Clone? 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455 V8
Buick joined the mid-size muscle car race in 1965 with the Gran Sport, based on Skylark hardtops and convertibles. They became quite potent over the years, including the 1970 GS Stage 1 with a 455 cubic inch V8…. more»
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Restored Cruiser: 1971 Buick Skylark Convertible
Two days ago, I penned a piece on a 1969 Buick GS 400 and marveled at both its condition and price – it seemed too good to be true. Today, I’d like to move forward two years and take… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Buick Skylark
From its transformation into a mid-size car in 1964, the Buick Skylark was the GM division’s top-line intermediate through 1972 (except for the Gran Sport). The styling of the 1968-69 models got a little wild, but was toned down… more»
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Fuelie Conversion: 1975 Buick Skyhawk V6
The Buick Skyhawk doesn’t always get the spotlight, but this 1975 example listed on eBay out of Grants Pass, Oregon is the kind of car that makes you pause for a second look. It’s being offered as a fully… more»
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Caddy 500 Power: No Reserve 1969 Buick Skylark
Detroit enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing an incredibly diverse range of V8 engines. Some are quite small and humble, while others are monsters. This 1969 Buick Skylark features a motor falling into the latter category. The seller discarded… more»
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Perfect Is Overrated? 1971 Buick Skylark For $22K
Some enthusiasts state that while they always admire perfection, they prefer classics parked in their garage to have a few flaws. I initially struggled to understand this philosophy, but I get where those people are coming from. Owners of… more»
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Wildcat 375 V8: 1966 Buick Skylark Project
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»
