1953 Buick Skylark

16827145roadUnited States

Engine: 322 cu. in. OHV V8, 188 bhp
Colour: Mandarin Red

The 1953 Buick Skylark was a low-volume factory custom built to mark Buick's half-century, derived from the Roadmaster Convertible and reflecting the California custom-car aesthetic championed by Harley Earl. Only 1,690 were produced, each featuring the marque's first modern overhead-valve V-8, comprehensive power accessories, and distinctive rounded rear wheel cutouts. This example, finished in Mandarin Red with a maroon and white interior, was professionally restored by Harbor Auto Restoration of Rockledge, Florida, and presents in concours-quality condition throughout.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$137,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Present owners (consignors)
partial documentation
Commissioned a full restoration by Harbor Auto Restoration in Rockledge, Florida; car finished in Mandarin Red with maroon and white interior.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Harbor Auto Restoration
Full restoration carried out to a high standard, resulting in straight bodywork with good panel fit and a concours-quality undercarriage. Finished in Mandarin Red with maroon and white interior, fitted with chrome Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels, wide whitewall tyres, and a Continental spare-wheel kit.
Work was commissioned by the current owners. Workshop is based in Rockledge, Florida.
—Inspection
RM Auctions
Pre-sale examination by an RM Auctions representative confirmed straight, well-fitting bodywork and concours-standard undercarriage presentation.

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