1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Skylark Convertible

This 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 Christies auction of 'Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center.' Under the bonnet is a Fireball V8 engine that measures 322 cubic-inches and capable of producing 200 horsepower. There is a three-speed Dynaflow automatic gearbox and hydraulic drums on all four corners. It has a very unique feature; the horn push is engraved with 'Customized for A.P. Hitchcock'. So the car is believed to have been delivered new to the legendary Film Directory Alfred Hitchcock. It has been in the present ownership for twenty years and was given a re-paint along the way. It is an older paint job that needs a little refreshing as some of the paint is beginning to lift in places. The interior is original with the exception of the cars and the bottom of the front bench seat. There is a radio, heater/defroster, period clock and air conditioning.

At auction the car was offered without reserve and estimated to sell for $120,000 - $170,000. Since there was no reserve, the vehicle was sold even though the high bid was below the estimate. Even at the selling price of $93,500 it was a fair deal for both the buyer and seller.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007