1953 Skylark, and other Utah Buicks.

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Stampy, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. Stampy

    Stampy Well-Known Member

    We in the Bonneville Buick Club had a little Buick show for Father's Day down at the senior center. I had never seen this car before... and it is spectacular. I never caught up with the owner, but I believe it to be a 1953, could be a '54 possibly. These were the cars made especially for Buick's 50th anniversary, mostly hand made, chopped and sectioned from Roadmasters pulled from the assembly line. Definitely the most gorgeous car, and gorgeous restoration, I have ever seen.

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  2. Stampy

    Stampy Well-Known Member

    Here's a 1956 Buick Special. Super sharp car. My brother most eloquently pointed out, "It's Art Deco as &^@#!"
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  3. Stampy

    Stampy Well-Known Member

    Here's a gorgeous 1954 Roadmaster 70 Series. Body and paint was just completed recently. One family car. Interior and mechanical is all original.

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  4. Stampy

    Stampy Well-Known Member

    1953 Roadmaster. Gorgeous car, with an awesome color combo. The license plate frame reads "MASTER OF THE ROAD" :Brow:

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  5. Stampy

    Stampy Well-Known Member

    1940 Buick Sedan. 99% original, survivor car, except paint naturally. Owned by our club president.

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  6. Stampy

    Stampy Well-Known Member

    1966 Riviera GS. Original owner. 425-4 (just the single, thought he had to restrain himself from special ordering the dual quad.)

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  7. Stampy

    Stampy Well-Known Member

    1951 Roadmaster. A cool ride, and a classic color. Hope you all enjoy these!

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  8. rmstg2

    rmstg2 Gold Level Contributor

    Great pictures Mike. The Skylark is awsome. It is funny how you notice things that you hadn't before. The chrome that runs under the windshield around and along the top of the door, stops at the end of the wing window on those. I hadn't noticed that in the past. If you notice on the 53 Roadmaster it goes all the way around the car. If the Roadmaster had a black top it would look just like mine did before I ruined it.:grin: I'm surprised there isn't red under the chrome spear on the side also. Thanks for posting the pictures.

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  9. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    The first one's a '53 Skylark. One of my all-time favorite Buicks. Those are all great cars. Thanks for the posts.
     
  10. bhambulldog

    bhambulldog 1955 76-RoadmasterRiviera

    Nice photos of nice cars! Thanks for posting those!
    the '53 Skylarks started out as Roadmaster convertibles. They were pulled from the line and hand customized by cutting down the doors, opening the fenders and lowering the seat. Among other custom touches. Some of the Roadmaster badging remained.
    The '53 Skylarks are based on the Roadmaster
    the '54 Skylarks are based on the Century
     

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