1954 Buick Skylark Convertible

This 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible is an absolutely stunning, ultra-rare luxury cruiser that was outfitted with great options during its comprehensive frame-off restoration! In 1954, Buick's accountants must have winced. Each Skylark that rolled out of Flint was said to have cost General Motors significantly more to build than its sticker price could recover - hand-finished bodywork, custom wire wheels, a lowered and modified chassis that shared almost nothing with the standard Buick production line. It was, by any rational business measure, an act of extravagance. But GM's design chief, Harley Earl, was not interested in rational business measures. He was interested in building the most beautiful automobile in America, and in 1954, that is precisely what he did with the Skylark. Only 836 customers took delivery of a 1954 Buick Skylark. In a year when Chevrolet alone sold over a million cars, that number borders on the invisible. Yet seven decades later, it is the Skylark - not the Bel Air, not the Roadmaster, not anything produced in six-figure quantities that year - that commands reverence and serious collector attention. Scarcity alone doesn't explain it. The 1954 Skylark earns every bit of that attention on its own extraordinary merits. Harley Earl had spent the early 1950s pushing General Motors' design studios toward something the production line rarely allowed - uninhibited ambition. The Motorama show cars of those years were his laboratory, and the Skylark was his proof of concept brought to the street. Riding a lowered chassis, special Skylark-only fenders, an aerodynamic decklid with pronounced chrome fins, sweeping uninterrupted body lines, and elegant wire wheels framed in wide open wheel wheel openings that no other production Buick offered, the Skylark sat and moved unlike anything else on American roads. Powering it was Buick's Nailhead V8 that offered smooth, torque-rich motivation perfectly suited to a car that was equal parts grand touring machine and rolling sculpture. The '54 Skylark also came absolutely loaded with incredible standard options including an Automatic transmission, power steering and brakes, and plush interiors, along with power seats, convertible tops, windows, and antennas. It's no surprise that the 1954 model year holds special significance within the Skylark's earliest era. The 1953 car had been the sensation - the announcement. The 1954 was the refinement, the version in which Earl's vision reached its fullest and most coherent expression. Collectors and historians have consistently recognized the distinction, and the market has followed. Under the hood of this '54 Buick Skylark is a 322 Cubic Inch "Nailhead" V8 topped with a single 4 barrel carburetor that together were said to have produced 200 horsepower when new. The 322 Nailhead V8 is mated to a Twin-Turbine Dynaflow Automatic Transmission that makes this rare '54 Buick Convertible an easy and enjoyable car for anybody to drive. At idle and while cruising down the road, a terrific throaty sound emanates from the single chrome-tipped tailpipe. As one can expect for a high-end luxury convertible of this era, this 1954 Skylark is absolutely loaded with options! With power steering, squeezing into a tight parking space at the local car show or drive-in is a total breeze and the overall driving experience is much more enjoyable. This 1954 Skylark also comes equipped with factory power brakes, which greatly reduces your effort bringing this 4,000+ pound convertible to a complete stop. The black vinyl power convertible top is in excellent shape and it's easily raised and lowered with the push of a button. Additionally, when the top is in the lowered position, it tucks neatly below a brand new convertible top boot cover. Riding on a set of wide whitewall tires mounted on Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels, this Skylark has a truly lavish look whether you're parked at the local car show or cruising down the road. The body of this 1954 Skylark has been refinished in beautiful Carlsbad Black paint, accented with red painted inner fender wells, that together complete the exterior look of this ultra rare Buick. The interior of this 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible is absolutely stunning! The front and rear bench seat have been restored in black checkerboard-stitched upholstery. The matching black carpeting, door panels, dash, and steering wheel all remain in their stock configuration and all look to be in great shape. Like the drivetrain, the interior of this '54 Buick Skylark comes equipped with great options too! Anybody can easily get comfortable piloting this classic Buick since the front seat is power adjustable. Additionally, all 4 power windows go up and down effortlessly with the simple flick of a switch. A full array of jet-age inspired instrumentation comes on this Buick Skylark including a 120 MPH speedometer, amp gauge, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge. The dash is finished off with heater controls, cigar lighter and ashtrays, locking glovebox, clock, and "Selectronic" AM radio so that you can listen to all of your 50s tunes while cruising down the road. Whether you're an established collector seeking to add a rare Buick to your collection or you're buying your very first classic car, this 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337! *322 Cu. In. "Nailhead" V8 *Single 4 Barrel Carburetor *Twin-Turbine Dynaflow Automatic Transmission *Wide Whitewall Tires on Kelsey-Hayes Chrome Wire Wheels *Power Brakes & Power Steering *1 of Only 836 '54 Skylarks Produced *Comprehensive Frame-Off Restoration *Refinished in Carlsbad Black Paint *Black Checkerboard Power Bench Seat Interior *Black Vinyl Power Convertible Top, Windows, & Antenna *Stock Instrumentation *Odometer Reads: 74,299 Miles If an inaccurate automobile price is inadvertently listed on this Website, Seller reserves the right to NOT honor the erroneous price. All vehicles over 20 years old are sold "mileage exempt." For more information and a current list of vehicles, call 763-428-7337.

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