Buick offered four versions of their mid-size cars in 1969: Special Deluxe, Skylark, Skylark Custom, and Gran Sport. And within this group, only the latter two offered the car as a convertible. 6,552 Skylark Custom drop-tops were produced that year, so the seller’s car isn’t likely one you’re going to see very often. Needing cosmetic work, the Buick has some new parts and seems to run okay. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, this project with older blue paint is available here on craigslist for $5,500.
The Skylark was redesigned in 1968 along with the rest of General Motors’ mid-size automobiles. So, changes in styling would be limited but noticeable in 1969. The “vee” look in the rear end was toned down, and the cars were more attractive (IMO). The Skylark Custom came with a 350 cubic inch V8 as standard, but they weren’t called Rocket V8s as the seller says (that was Oldsmobile’s spin on their V8s). This car has a 350 with a 2-barrel carburetor and (probably) a TH-350 automatic transmission.
This Buick is said to have 45,000 miles, but the photos show a car that may have more use. There is some rust, and repairs that were previously done to the rear quarter panels do not seem to have held up well. The seller says the interior is “decent” but doesn’t provide a good photo. So work is needed.
Some of the seller’s asking price is tied up in recent repairs or new parts. They include the rear brakes, tires, shock absorbers, starter, and maybe more. The convertible top is power operated, and we’re told it works. This car will need a lot of time, money, and energy to move to the next level, so perhaps you should just purchase it as a driver when you want some wind to blow through your hair (or what’s left of it). Thanks for the top, “Zappenduster”.
Nice pictures! You can’t see much of anything!
Probably a rotbox.