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1954 BUICK SKYLARK MODEL-X100 LUXURY SPORTS CAR CONVERTIBLE
Chassis No. 7A1064299
Engine/Title No. V4568857
Gull Grey Poly with red interior
Engine: Fireball V8, 322ci., 200bhp at 4,100rpm; Gearbox: Dynaflow three speed automatic; Suspension: front independent, coil springs and rear live axle, rear, leaf springs, telescopic dampers; Brakes: hydraulic drums all around. Left hand drive.
Following the war, the executives at Buick were quick to realize that the American market was ready to spend its money in more outlandish ways and that it was hungry for automobiles that exhibited style and flair in their designs. To promote their products, GM had a traveling stage show featuring fantastical dream cars which would tour the U.S. Several of those 'dream cars' were spun off into production models. Ned Nickles, known for his eccentric nature and embrace of the flamboyant, was chief designer for Buick and a major force behind the styling that Americans were craving. Whenever feasible, Nickles incorporated many popular 'dream car' features into the Buick production.
The year 1953 is recognized by car buffs as a sort of watershed year in which several GM dream cars reached production: the Corvette was introduced by Chevrolet, the Eldorado by Cadillac and the Skylark convertible by Buick. By this time, Buick had justifiably gained a reputation as a styling pace-setter.
The Skylark was the top of the line Buick that came loaded with everything typically only available as options on most other GM products. Skylarks came with chrome plated 40 spoke Kelsey-Hayes wheels, leather interior, a four way power seat and a power radio antenna. The Double Sweepspear trim on the side suggested the rakish lines of the European sports car, and there was even a slight dip in the side door as in the 'cut down' doors of the Jaguar XK120.
For the 1954 model year, Buick went to a shorter 122 inch wheelbase and the Skylark had a major revision for a single model year run. They redesigned the wheel openings, making the wheels and tires fully visible and adding a flamboyant touch. The distinctive vertical bar grille came from the GM XP-300 show car. The most radical change was in the rear fender styling, now reminiscent of the earlier Wildcat II show car, with separate free standing tail lamps encased in chrome plated fins. Also, the 1954 Skylark had 200 bhp (slightly higher than the previous year) and would do an honest 100 mph. The sales brochure of 1954 summed up the options as follows: As you would expect, this scintillating sportster is in limited production. As you would also expect, it has the mighty 200-horsepower Fireball V8 engine, Airpower Carburetor, 8.8 to 1 compression ratio, Twin-Turbine Dynaflow, Buick Safety Power Steering - plus, as additional standard equipment, Power Brakes, 4-way Power Seat, power-operated top and windows and telescopic antenna, Easy-Eye Glass, Selectronic Radio, WeatherWarden Heater and Defroster, and whitewall tires.
Only 836 Skylarks were built in 1954, an extremely low production number for GM and less than half the production run of the previous year. This superb example is simply stunning in its condition and authenticity and must rank as perhaps the finest restored 1954 Skylark in the world. The current owner is a collector renowned for his stable of concours winning cars, the majority of which are classic era cars that have won many prestigious events such as the famed Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. When he acquired this car in 1994, it was complete, yet rather tired and some work had already been commenced. It was decided to start the restoration again and the work was entrusted to the famous East Coast specialists, Stone Barn Restorations, under the guidance of Mr. Richard Fass. It is important to note that this restoration was carried out to the same degree as it takes to restore a Pebble Beach winning vehicle. As one would expect, the body was removed from the chassis and a total nut and bolt rebuild was undertaken with no expense spared. Some parts were extremely difficult to locate and, for instance, a rare n.o.s. radio antenna cost some $1,500 and today would cost a lot more! Even fine details such as rebuilding and restoring the instruments and radio were carried out, while top specialists were employed in their various fields to work upon the car. Up until 1996, documented expenses upon this Skylark had reached $143,000, not including the cost of the car, and since then further expenses have been incurred.
As a testament to the fine quality of the restoration, this Skylark has won top honors each time it has been shown. In the Antique Automobile Club of America, the following 1st Place awards have been earned: 1996 Junior Prize Winner, 1997 Senior Prize Winner and 1998 much coveted Grand National Prize Winner. On a recent inspection, we were unable to fault the car and the engine was supremely silent. Not only does this Skylark impress one visually, but it comes with a wealth of original and rare documentation including: registration card, color sales brochure, color chart, Twin Turbine Dynaflow, How to Operate the Folding Top brochure, the Warranty, owner's Service Policy, Tire Warranty, Buick chrome preservative, and Buick Service Policy for Delco. The car also has a service history from the second lady owner between 1959 and 1964, as well as a 1983 Bill of sale. Naturally there is also a meticulous file detailing the restoration costs. In recent years, classic cars from the 1950s have received a huge increase in popularity and interest. The 1954 Buick Skylark is one of the rarest and most desirable of collectible cars of its era, and this stunning example is being offered at a fraction of its restoration cost and warrants very close attention.
Chassis No. 7A1064299
Engine/Title No. V4568857
Gull Grey Poly with red interior
Engine: Fireball V8, 322ci., 200bhp at 4,100rpm; Gearbox: Dynaflow three speed automatic; Suspension: front independent, coil springs and rear live axle, rear, leaf springs, telescopic dampers; Brakes: hydraulic drums all around. Left hand drive.
Following the war, the executives at Buick were quick to realize that the American market was ready to spend its money in more outlandish ways and that it was hungry for automobiles that exhibited style and flair in their designs. To promote their products, GM had a traveling stage show featuring fantastical dream cars which would tour the U.S. Several of those 'dream cars' were spun off into production models. Ned Nickles, known for his eccentric nature and embrace of the flamboyant, was chief designer for Buick and a major force behind the styling that Americans were craving. Whenever feasible, Nickles incorporated many popular 'dream car' features into the Buick production.
The year 1953 is recognized by car buffs as a sort of watershed year in which several GM dream cars reached production: the Corvette was introduced by Chevrolet, the Eldorado by Cadillac and the Skylark convertible by Buick. By this time, Buick had justifiably gained a reputation as a styling pace-setter.
The Skylark was the top of the line Buick that came loaded with everything typically only available as options on most other GM products. Skylarks came with chrome plated 40 spoke Kelsey-Hayes wheels, leather interior, a four way power seat and a power radio antenna. The Double Sweepspear trim on the side suggested the rakish lines of the European sports car, and there was even a slight dip in the side door as in the 'cut down' doors of the Jaguar XK120.
For the 1954 model year, Buick went to a shorter 122 inch wheelbase and the Skylark had a major revision for a single model year run. They redesigned the wheel openings, making the wheels and tires fully visible and adding a flamboyant touch. The distinctive vertical bar grille came from the GM XP-300 show car. The most radical change was in the rear fender styling, now reminiscent of the earlier Wildcat II show car, with separate free standing tail lamps encased in chrome plated fins. Also, the 1954 Skylark had 200 bhp (slightly higher than the previous year) and would do an honest 100 mph. The sales brochure of 1954 summed up the options as follows: As you would expect, this scintillating sportster is in limited production. As you would also expect, it has the mighty 200-horsepower Fireball V8 engine, Airpower Carburetor, 8.8 to 1 compression ratio, Twin-Turbine Dynaflow, Buick Safety Power Steering - plus, as additional standard equipment, Power Brakes, 4-way Power Seat, power-operated top and windows and telescopic antenna, Easy-Eye Glass, Selectronic Radio, WeatherWarden Heater and Defroster, and whitewall tires.
Only 836 Skylarks were built in 1954, an extremely low production number for GM and less than half the production run of the previous year. This superb example is simply stunning in its condition and authenticity and must rank as perhaps the finest restored 1954 Skylark in the world. The current owner is a collector renowned for his stable of concours winning cars, the majority of which are classic era cars that have won many prestigious events such as the famed Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. When he acquired this car in 1994, it was complete, yet rather tired and some work had already been commenced. It was decided to start the restoration again and the work was entrusted to the famous East Coast specialists, Stone Barn Restorations, under the guidance of Mr. Richard Fass. It is important to note that this restoration was carried out to the same degree as it takes to restore a Pebble Beach winning vehicle. As one would expect, the body was removed from the chassis and a total nut and bolt rebuild was undertaken with no expense spared. Some parts were extremely difficult to locate and, for instance, a rare n.o.s. radio antenna cost some $1,500 and today would cost a lot more! Even fine details such as rebuilding and restoring the instruments and radio were carried out, while top specialists were employed in their various fields to work upon the car. Up until 1996, documented expenses upon this Skylark had reached $143,000, not including the cost of the car, and since then further expenses have been incurred.
As a testament to the fine quality of the restoration, this Skylark has won top honors each time it has been shown. In the Antique Automobile Club of America, the following 1st Place awards have been earned: 1996 Junior Prize Winner, 1997 Senior Prize Winner and 1998 much coveted Grand National Prize Winner. On a recent inspection, we were unable to fault the car and the engine was supremely silent. Not only does this Skylark impress one visually, but it comes with a wealth of original and rare documentation including: registration card, color sales brochure, color chart, Twin Turbine Dynaflow, How to Operate the Folding Top brochure, the Warranty, owner's Service Policy, Tire Warranty, Buick chrome preservative, and Buick Service Policy for Delco. The car also has a service history from the second lady owner between 1959 and 1964, as well as a 1983 Bill of sale. Naturally there is also a meticulous file detailing the restoration costs. In recent years, classic cars from the 1950s have received a huge increase in popularity and interest. The 1954 Buick Skylark is one of the rarest and most desirable of collectible cars of its era, and this stunning example is being offered at a fraction of its restoration cost and warrants very close attention.