1953 Buick Skylark Roadmaster Series 70 Roadster
- Engine
- 322 cu. in. OHV V8, 188 bhp
- Colour
- Majestic White
The 1953 Buick Skylark was a strictly limited anniversary model — only 1,690 built — celebrating the marque's half-century and introducing its first modern overhead-valve V-8. Derived from the Roadmaster Convertible, it embodied Harley Earl's Motorama aesthetic translated into a production automobile, sharing that distinction with the Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Fiesta. This example was restored in 1993 to Majestic White with a red-and-white interior and has accumulated multiple AACA and Buick Club of America national awards.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$110,000
- → 1999Previous owner who commissioned 1993 restorationpartial documentation
This owner had the car restored in 1993 to a white exterior with red and white interior; the car was shown in Buick Club competition during their tenure.
- 1999-08-01 →Private saleTom Gerrardpartial documentation
Well-regarded collector of American 1950s convertibles who kept the car for over a decade; the car was maintained as part of a notable collection during this period.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Has spent over $10,000 on recent maintenance including sorting, minor repairs, and detailing; receipts are on file.
Competition
- 1998Buick Club of AmericaBuick Club of America National Competition 1998National Senior Gold — 391 out of 400 points
- 1999-10-01Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA National Meet, HersheyFirst Junior award
- 2000Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA National Meet, Pompano BeachSenior honors
Event held in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1993Restoration
Full restoration carried out for a prior owner, finished in Majestic White with a red-and-white interior and black canvas hood; chrome exhaust tip fitted as an option.
- —Service
Recent expenditure exceeding $10,000 covering minor repairs, mechanical sorting, and cosmetic detailing; supported by receipts on file.
Work carried out during current ownership.
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