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This 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible was treated to a no-expense spared restoration and was finished in the correct 1953 Skylark Color of Osage Cream. The interior and exterior chrome were either triple plated or polished to the highest standards. The interior is finished in red and white and all items are in working condition. When new, the car was outfitted with many standard features including factory clock and radio, antenna, power top and windows. All of these items function as if they were new.
1953 was Buick's 50th anniversary as a motor company. It had evolved into a powerhouse in the automotive industry and to commemorate this occasion they introduced three specialty convertible which were produced in limited quantities. Each of these three models were introduced to represent the marque's leadership in forward-thinking design.
The Skylark carried a price tag of $5,000 which was a very high fee at the time. In total, there were 1,690 Buick Skylarks produced. They were given many features and even a powerful V8 engine with a 12-volt electrical system.
This 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Meadow Brook where it was estimated to sell for $160,000 - $200,00. The vehicles fit-and-finish and the rarity of the car were attributed to this high price tag. At auction, the estimate proved to be accurate as a new owner was found who was willing to pay $165,000.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
1953 was Buick's 50th anniversary as a motor company. It had evolved into a powerhouse in the automotive industry and to commemorate this occasion they introduced three specialty convertible which were produced in limited quantities. Each of these three models were introduced to represent the marque's leadership in forward-thinking design.
The Skylark carried a price tag of $5,000 which was a very high fee at the time. In total, there were 1,690 Buick Skylarks produced. They were given many features and even a powerful V8 engine with a 12-volt electrical system.
This 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Meadow Brook where it was estimated to sell for $160,000 - $200,00. The vehicles fit-and-finish and the rarity of the car were attributed to this high price tag. At auction, the estimate proved to be accurate as a new owner was found who was willing to pay $165,000.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $160,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $165,000
1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 70 Roadmaster
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 17123510 Sold for USD$104,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1953 BUICK RIVIERA CUSTOM HARDTOP Chassis#: G18558 Sold for USD$38,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall | |
1953 Buick Skylark Chassis#: 17149205 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1953 Buick Skylark Chassis#: 16754774 Sold for USD$133,100 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Chassis#: 16973515 Sold for USD$42,900 2024 Mecum : Dallas | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Chassis#: 16973515 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1953 Buick Roadmaster Chassis#: 26999894 Sold for USD$5,500 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1953 Buick Skylark Chassis#: 16760829 Sold for USD$89,600 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Sold for USD$84,000 2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 47095558 Sold for USD$154,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Chassis#: 16922840 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Chassis#: 16760379 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 16991019 Sold for USD$95,700 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Chassis#: 17043790 Sold for USD$77,000 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Sold for USD$80,300 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1953 Buick Roadmaster break 'woody' Chassis#: 16985362 Sold for USD$46,472 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Chassis#: 16986767 Sold for USD$140,000 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | |
1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 16840186 Sold for USD$165,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1953 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sold for USD$92,400 2022 Mecum : Chicago | |
1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 17074428 Sold for USD$73,700 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas |
Buick Series 70 Roadmasters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 16747910 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $65,000 | ||
1953 Buick Skylark Anniversary Convertible | 2022 RM Sothebys : Sand Lots | $100,000 | $125,000 | ||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021 | $85,000 | |||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $85,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 | |
1953 Buick Skylark | 16922840 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $110,000 | |||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $55,000 | |||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $190,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 17142626 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | $75,000 | |||
1953 Buick Skylark | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1953 Buick Skylark | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Coupe | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $80,000 | $120,000 | $150,000 | |
1953 Buick Skylark | 16839595 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $70,000 | |||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | $60,000 | |||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | $97,500 | |||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 16842896 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $130,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
1953 Buick Estate Wagon | V1818145 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Chicago | $125,000 | |||
1953 Buick Skylark | 16756391 | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Fall Carlisle | |||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $125,000 | $150,000 | ||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $120,000 | $140,000 | ||
1953 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 17140815 | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $80,000 | |||
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $85,000 | |||
1953 Buick Skylark | 16747910 | 2016 Motostalgia : Amelia Island Auction | $140,000 | $165,000 | |
1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon | 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | $85,000 | |||
1953 BUICK WOODY WAGON | 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | $41,000 |
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