This 1953 Buick Skylark convertible is finished in yellow over black and white upholstery and powered by a 322ci Nailhead V8 paired with a two-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission.
Features include a black convertible soft top, chrome 15″ wire wheels, Coker Classic whitewall tires, power steering, power brakes, a heater, electric windows, an electric fuel pump, and a fuel regulator.
The 322ci Nailhead V8 was factory rated at 170 horsepower and 292 lb-ft of torque.
An electric fuel pump and a fuel pump regulator have been fitted.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission.
The Skylark was introduced in 1953 to celebrate Buick’s 50th anniversary, and it borrowed styling cues from the company’s 1951 Le Sabre and XP-300 show cars. This example is finished in yellow and have been repainted.
Features include a power-operated black convertible top, a bullet-style grille, dual mirrors, stacked taillights, and chrome trim, bumpers, door handles, and window surrounds.
Chrome 15″ wire wheels wear two-eared spinner caps and are mounted with Coker Classic whitewall tires.
A full-size spare is stowed in the trunk.
The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted drums at all four corners.
The cabin features bench seats reupholstered in white and black leather with black piping as well as a color-coordinated convertible top boot, carpets, and door panels.
Equipment includes a heater, power-adjustable front seat, an analog clock, and power windows.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer and ancillary gauges.
The five-digit odometer shows 74k miles, total mileage is unknown.
