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 on par with the Olds Cutlass, Pontiac LeMans, and Chevy Chevelle. This ’72 Skylark Sport Coupe was likely intended to be stored for a long period as someone bothered to prop it up on concrete blocks. Little is known about the car in West Point, Nebraska, and it’s available here on craigslist for the cheap wheels price of $2,000. Another tip compliments of Pat L.!

Between 1970 and 1972, the appearance of the Skylark changed little, except for adjustments to grilles and so forth. Most of the differences became mechanical to comply with tightening regulations on automobile emissions. The compression ratio of Buick’s motors was lowered to accommodate either leaded or unleaded fuel, and the spark timing was also retarded.

For 1972, you could choose between the Skylark, Skylark 350, or Skylark Custom, all of which came with a 350 cubic inch V8 as standard. The Skylark 350 used a 4-barrel carburetor which added 35 more horsepower. We don’t which version of the Skylark the seller’s car is, but it looks to have been off the road for quite some time. We do know it has 147,000 miles, so perhaps it had a mechanical issue that the owner wasn’t planning to get to right away.

We’re not privy to any photos of the interior, engine compartment, trunk, or undercarriage, so you must assume all is not well to warrant the asking price of $2,000. Restoring this car may cost more than it could ever fetch if you were to resell it. So, perhaps you could borrow any needed sheet metal for a GS project you’re working on from the same era.