In 1972, the most powerful Buick Skylark featured a 350ci V8 and mediocre performance. Those craving more could order a GS 455, and while it offered significant performance improvements, these came at a premium that some buyers couldn’t afford… more»
Skylark
Rare Drop-Top: 1954 Buick Series 100 Skylark Convertible
There’s no disputing the rarity of the 1954 Buick Series 100 Skylark Convertible. The company built a mere 836 examples during that model year, and the owner of this car claims that it is 1-of-127 known to remain in… more»
Factory Custom Convertible! 1953 Buick Skylark
Not everyone celebrates their 50th birthday, but Buick sure did, and this 1953 Buick Skylark headlined the party. Instead of making a single pie-in-the-sky show car for the occasion, Buick customized nearly 2000 of these classy convertibles, elevating the… more»
350 V8 Survivor: 1972 Buick Skylark
As a mid-size automobile, the Buick Skylark was produced over two generations from 1964-72. It was usually a top-seller for the GM division and was trimmed similarly to Oldsmobile’s Cutlass and Cutlass Supreme. The 1970-72 “notchback” editions are some… more»
3-Seat Survivor: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon
The Sport Wagon was often overshadowed by Oldsmobile’s equivalent, the Vista Cruiser. Both had a raised roof with extra glass and skylights over the cargo and second seat area. They were produced over three generations (1967-72), although the later… more»
Vista Cruiser’s Cousin: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon
The Sport Wagon was Buick’s version of the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser which featured a raised roof and skylights over the cargo and second seat area. It was produced over three generations between 1964-72, but the last two years had… more»
Rare Bird: 1939 Hupmobile Skylark Prototype
While there are cars that are inextricably tied to the last days of a company, there is only one model that I know of that played a role in the end of three. This 1939 Hupmobile Skylark is located… more»
455 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick Skylark GS
The Gran Sport (GS) was the high-performance side of Buick since 1965 and is most often associated with the mid-size Skylark models. Since Cadillac didn’t produce a muscle car, the Buick GS was the most beautifully equipped GM sport… more»
49k Original Miles: 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible.
We might be heading into the cooler months, but there are still some great opportunities to enjoy some top-down touring in a classic convertible for a few lucky individuals. There are few feelings finer than to slip behind the… more»
Rare Sun Coupe: 1972 Buick Skylark
In 1972, Buick Skylark buyers had not one, but two choices, if they wanted some open air with their new car. The first was to buy a convertible, which was discontinued the following year. Or a Sun Coupe, which… more»
401 V8 Beauty! 1966 Buick Skylark GS
As Cadillac was not in the business of producing high-performance cars, the job of making the most well-adorned General Motors muscle cars fell to Buick. And the name Gran Sport (GS) took those honors beginning in 1965. That included… more»
401/4-Speed: 1966 Buick Skylark GS
While it isn’t perfect, this 1966 Buick Skylark GS is a turn-key classic that can hold its head high as an original and unmolested survivor. Its V8/4-speed drivetrain combination offers the promise of winning performance, and with 89,000 miles… more»
Original 401: 1965 Buick Skylark GS
Sometimes a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is almost impossible to determine its strongest attribute. That is the case with this 1965 Buick Skylark GS. It presents beautifully for its age, and… more»
1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 Survivor!
The GSX was the top-of-the-line Skylark, and was Buick’s equivalent to the Pontiac GTO Judge. Equipped with a Buick 455 V-8 engine and upgraded suspension components, the GSX provided a muscle car experience…through the civilized lens of a Buick…. more»
Stage 2 Clone: 1971 Buick Skylark GS
Buick used the Gran Sport (aka GS) moniker on several of its cars, but most often with the mid-size Skylark. Because Cadillac wasn’t into building performance cars, the Buick GS series were the most well-equipped GM sport models of… more»