Hey all, I'm looking to buy a Buick Skylark between 1968-1971. I'd like to spend between $8-$15k for a good driver with minimal or no rust. Additional preferences: Favorite year is 1970. I would love a 4-speed, though I know there are few out there. GS is certainly nice but not needed. Clones are fine. Floor shifts are preferable to column. I prefer a coupe to a convertible. I live in LA so cold A/C would be lovely. On color I'm pretty open, greens and golds are fine but I'd like the paint to look decent so I don't feel like I have to rush out and 'fix it'. Though I am a serious buyer, I'm not one to rush so forgive me if I take my time deciding. Thanks a ton! ~Connor
I do not think a 1970 4 speed skylark is in the cards unless someone has converted the car to a 4 speed. A 1970 4 speed GS350, GS 455 or GSX is possible but they are like chicken lips --seldom seen. And for sure they are not seen in you price range unless they need a lot of work. So you best hope may be a converted 70 skylark but they too are rare. Your best hope overall is for a 68-69 model but they have gone up since they have been discovered.
Here is a converted 71 Lark: http://www.coyoteclassics.com/class...?vehicle=58f04201-2a14-4766-8964-483969e5c09d
Here is something for you. It is a 1970 hard top, it runs and drives, is within 200 to 300 miles from you and well in your budget.... http://santamaria.craigslist.org/cto/1967714804.html :beer
Connor, I have seen Racebuicks car in person and have even driven it on a few ocasions. There is 10g worth of paint and body work allready done on this car alone. Exhaust sounds awesome, and the motor runs smooth. You can build the car into whatever you want, choose your interior color, black, blue, white or whatever blows your dress up.:bla: Want to make it run faster? build a small block and drop it in, or if torque is your thing a mild 455 will be a nice addition too. If you really want a car to drive that will turn heads and blow cold air this one is it. :beers2:
selling my 68 skylark custom,white with black vinal hard top,350,w/350 tranny [that has shift kit] 342 posi,black interrior bench seat with fold down arm rest,gs wheels on new rubber,gs hood,lots of chrome trim,lots of upgrades,custom chrome grill,the list goes on and on,I can email you pics if interrested,looking for $9500.00,call if you want,508-612-1036
Thanks everyone for your responses. Just when the search got serious, my job stability took a hit and a new car was the first thing struck from the list. I'm sure I'll be back, it's only a matter of time. For now, thank you all again and good luck with your sales!
Just wanted 2 show you my 1970 Buick skylark convertible custom, 350 4 BARREL, I'm in Ohio, asking $6500. Thanks for LOOKING!
Straight up any rust issues? Looks like a 70 not a 71? I might know someone interested in this pics to john.kemper@sbcglobal.net
Here is a link to a friends car.I have seen it in person and it is better than driver quality. I know you prefer a hardtop but here it is. http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=216307
Yes there is some rust in passenger side rear quarter and front fender, soft spot driver back floor, trunk has a few spots, oh sorry, thinking about my electra 225, the skylark is a 70
