1953 Buick Skylark Convertible

This 1953 Buick Skylark convertible is finished in yellow over black and white upholstery and powered by a 322ci Nailhead V8 paired with a two-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission. Features include a black convertible soft top, chrome 15″ wire wheels, Coker Classic whitewall tires, power steering, power brakes, a heater, electric windows, an electric fuel pump, and a fuel regulator. The car was acquired by the seller in 2012 and is said to have been refurbished from 2017 to 2022 at Xcentrick Autosports Inc. in Windsor, Ontario. This Skylark is now offered in Canada with Ontario registration. The Skylark was introduced in 1953 to celebrate Buick’s 50th anniversary, and it borrowed styling cues from the company’s 1951 Le Sabre and XP-300 show cars. This example is finished in yellow and is said to have been repainted under current ownership. Features include a power-operated black convertible top, a bullet-style grille, dual mirrors, stacked taillights, and chrome trim, bumpers, door handles, and window surrounds. The seller notes that the vacuum wipers operate intermittently. Chrome 15″ wire wheels wear two-eared spinner caps and are mounted with Coker Classic whitewall tires. A full-size spare is stowed in the trunk. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted drums at all four corners. The cabin features bench seats reupholstered in white and black leather with black piping as well as a color-coordinated convertible top boot, carpets, and door panels. Equipment includes a heater, power-adjustable front seat, an analog clock, and power windows. The Selectronic AM radio does not receive signals. The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer and ancillary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 74k miles, approximately 20 of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 322ci Nailhead V8 was factory rated at 170 horsepower and 292 lb-ft of torque. An electric fuel pump and a fuel pump regulator have been fitted. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission. Serial number G1035 is shown above and listed as the VIN on the Ontario, Canada, registration.