I am in the process of buying or possibly inheriting my grandpa's 1970 Skylark Custom Convertible from his estate. I am mostly an early-Ford guy, but have always admired Buicks. I sure could use some advice on the car, specifically anyone with knowledge in the value of this car, based on its condition (I can provide details). Where is the correct forum on this website to talk about a 1970 Skylark? Much appreciated...
Yup, you definitely found the right place. They welcome all Buicks here, but especially Skylarks. As mentioned, post some pics!
Welcome. Anything you need or need to know you can find here. This is a great group of people and really helpful. Sorry about your Grandfather. He had good taste in cars. Best of luck with your Buick.
Thanks guys... I'll try and post some pics tonight. Here's what I know about the car, he (retired GM mechanic and auto shop teacher) restored the car back in the early-90's. It's a 1970 Skylark Custom Convertible, black, white top and interior, factory air, auto, etc. It was driven quite a bit, until his health declined around 2005. It sat outside a while, then was put into a pole building 4 years ago. Unfortunately sitting outside caused rust to start in around the fender trim, hood edge, etc... but its not horrible. The worst spot is passenger fender bottom. The interior is in great shape, the top is newer... and I am hoping he rebuilt the engine years ago when he restored it, because it now has 165K miles on it. It does run, but rough, because of 5 year old gas. According to the numbers, everything seems right, engine, color (Regal Black), white top, interior, etc... it has the rally wheels, but they are rusted up on the chrome. I know it's going to need new tires, brakes, exhaust manifold gasket, transmission seal, gas tank cleaning, and all the hoses/lines looked checked/replaced. I am in the process or restoring his 1946 coupe, so this will take some time, but I can do it all myself. My grandmother is thinking the car is worth big money and wants to sell, but I have an idea I could convince her otherwise. I agree, it was probably worth good money restored, but time has taken it's toll. It could be a driver with some elbow grease.
It looks pretty good from the little I can see. Definitely needs some elbow grease. What motor does it have in it?
I bought my 1971 skylark custom convertable 5 years ago. Top was like new, Body was fair, front fenders are always a problem. 350-2 (now 350-4) interior and all chrome are mint. Now my Lark had been repainted in the 90's (so i am told) some off the shelf BROWN so the color is not really attractive to most buyers. it is NOT a stage 1 etc. and i paid 8300.00 in Southern Ontario. Since then we have done lots to it. My son and I totally took the entire front end apart, Cleaned and repainted almost all of it. painted the motor, Inner fenders,rad support, steering and suspension. bought one good fender (still looking for a good driver side) then put it all back together. yes still brown (till I can afford different), appraisal came in at 12500.00, Not sure if that is high or reasonabale but I relly enjoy the car. It helps that my Father IN LAW had one of these cars. If it was my Granfathers it would be priceless. You wont regret the purchase. Fix it up and take grandma for a ride. We took my Motherlaw for a ride, and she was almost crying from the memories, Now i go down to the father inlaws grave just so he can see what me and his Gransdson have done to it. PRICELESS conections past and present!
It looks like Power Windows and the original AM/FM radio, from your picture. Keep it original and enjoy it. I also own a 1970 Skylark convertible.
The info is from 2014, but a non GS 1970 Skylark convertible is $3400-$8300 for condition 4 or 3. There are options that add or subtract value as well.
Thank you. Well, I just found the biggest problem so far with trying to get the car out of my grandparents. My grandmother doesn't have the keys... probably thrown away after he passed away, when she packed up to move. I don't want to deal with bringing a locksmith into the picture. Can I remove the steering wheel and replace the ignition cylinder? the doors are unlocked.
Well, I'm still learning myself, but I don't see why not. Here's what I found when I searched. http://www.carparts.com/details/Bui...53&c2cid=932dfde8-e965-42d5-9cbb-d3c5ff0cad2e
Found the keys... thank goodness! Guess he was looking out for me from above and didn't want me tearing up his old girl.
Welcome to V8 BUICK. Were you close to your Grandfather? We are are a tight, genuine, and welcoming group here, and probably the greatest resource for 60's - 80's BUICK's, Your Name and where you are from is a good ice breaker here. Cheers! HTML:
Welcome to the board. Assuming the the car doesn't need any major body or engine work I'd say that looks like about a $4000-$6500 dollar car to me. If the price is right and there's no major issues I'd jump on it if I were you. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Well, I found out why grandpa put the car away 5 years ago. Rocker arm shaft broken at second bolt. New parts on order. It appears the second bolt had worked its way loose over time and caused stress at the first bolt, which broke, then the shaft broke off clean.
