1954 Buick Skylark Convertible
- Engine
- 322 cu. in. V8 with four-barrel carburetor, 200 hp
- Colour
- Malibu Blue over blue leather
The 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible is one of just 836 produced in the model's second and final year, making it among the most collectible Buicks ever built. Finished in Malibu Blue over blue leather and numbered 246 of its run, it carries the full complement of period luxury features including the 200 hp 322-cu.in. V-8 and Dynaflow transmission. Restored to a high standard by a prior owner, it earned both an AACA First Junior and the prestigious Bomgardner Award at the 2009 Hershey Fall Meet.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$168,000
- → 2011Previous owner who commissioned restorationpartial documentation
This owner had the car fully restored and entered it in AACA judging events before selling it to the current consignor.
- 2011 →Private saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Kept the vehicle in a temperature-regulated storage environment; car was not shown or driven on public roads but was periodically run and exercised on private property.
Competition
- 2009AACAAACA First JuniorFirst Junior award
Judged following completion of the restoration; no additional details on venue given.
- 2009AACAAACA Hershey Fall Meet – Bomgardner Award1st Place National — Bomgardner Award
Award recognizes outstanding restoration of a vehicle built after 1942; presented at the annual Hershey event.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out by the previous owner, returning the car to its original factory specification in Malibu Blue over blue leather, confirmed by the trim tag.
Restoration was completed prior to 2009 when AACA awards were received; standard described as exceptional.
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