Muscle car sales were waning by the start of the 1970s, but that didn’t discourage manufacturers like Buick from taking a serious swing at performance models. Its GS 400 had served it faithfully for 1968 and 1969, but it… more»
Skylark
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Muscle Car With Style: 1971 Buick GS 455
The Gran Sport was Buick’s version of the Pontiac GTO, Chevelle SS, or Oldsmobile 4-4-2 in the 1960s and 1970s. And, due to Buick’s place in the GM hierarchy, it was the most luxurious or well-equipped of those mid-size… more»
Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
40k Mile 1963 Buick Special Sedan Fireball V6
As I was checking out this 1963 Buick Special, one of the first things that came to mind was how few of these I’ve actually seen over the years. The Special was often branded as one of the more… more»
Mar 19, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
3 Rows Plus Skylights! 1968 Buick Sport Wagon
Buick introduced the Sport Wagon back in 1964, but it got a restyling for ’68 which included some new body sculpting and a revised single-piece front skylight, which eliminated that pillar between the glass so the passengers in the… more»
Feb 25, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Gran Sport Variant: 1968 Buick GS California
I’m guessing almost everyone who’s even a modest muscle car fan has at least heard of the Buick Gran Sport. In a nutshell, it was sort of an attempt to rid the company of a mindset they thought had… more»
Feb 12, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Cannibalized Skylark: 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible
The Covid crisis created a whole lot of issues and headaches for everyone. However, for this particular connoisseur of Buick Skylarks, leaving this car north of the border caused no end of grief. It seems that the storage fees… more»
Jan 16, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Fast With Class: 1970 Buick Gran Sport Stage 1
I guess lots of us had friends in High School who drove cars cooler than ours that we envied, and with my low level on the cool chain, I was even proud on the days when my mom let… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked For 45 Years: 1966 Buick Skylark
Named after a species of bird, the Skylark was one of Buick’s longest-running nameplates, for 46 years across six production cycles. For much of its run, it was a nicely trimmed intermediate and the famed Gran Sport adorned many… more»
Nov 17, 2022 • For Sale • 63 Comments
Plain Jane Brawn: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
Since Cadillac didn’t offer a muscle car in the 1960s/1970s, the job of offering one with both performance and luxury fell to Buick. And they did it admirably beginning in 1965 with the Gran Sport, shortened to GS in… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
24k Mile Survivor? 1976 Buick Skylark
Between 1975 and 1979, Buick’s compact cars were on the same platform but carried two names: Apollo for the 4-door sedans and Skylark (formerly a mid-size) for the 2-door versions (coupe and hatchback). This 1976 example may be one… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Up On Blocks: 1972 Buick Skylark
The Skylark, named after a species of bird, was one of the most enduring nameplates within Buick. It stuck around for 46 years through six production runs. The best-selling renditions may have been the 1968-72 mid-size models which were… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Classic On Craigslist: 1953 Buick Skylark
Every marque has its special cars that collectors covet above all others. One of Buick’s most collectible cars was the 1953 Skylark. Amazingly, one of these limited production Buicks built to celebrate Buick’s 50th anniversary has emerged from, you… more»
Aug 30, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rebuilt 300 V8: 1967 Buick Skylark
The Skylark enjoyed an impressive 46-year run at Buick, encompassing six generations, usually at the top of the GM division’s mid-size food chain. It was named after a species of bird called the “skylark.” As the upscale version of… more»
Aug 5, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
41k Mile Survivor: 1992 Buick Skylark GS
The Skylark nameplate was a staple in the Buick lineup from the 1950s to the 1990s. Its sixth and final generation debuted in 1992, continuing as a front-wheel-drive compact with interesting “new age” styling that was a departure from… more»
Jun 24, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
401/4-Speed: 1966 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
When an enthusiast is contemplating spending their hard-earned cash on a classic car, there are many factors to consider. Although price, condition, and desirability sit at the top of the list, potential buyers should never discount a long-term ownership… more»
Jun 13, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1969 Buick Skylark
We often see classics from the 1960s and 1970s that are one-owner survivors, but this 1969 Buick Skylark caught my eye. It isn’t simply the sole owner factor that made me take notice. It is the fact that the… more»
