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This beautiful 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible with chassis number 17142626 was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on the Hilton Head Island. The estimated value was between $140,000 - $160,000. At the close of the auction, this vehicle had been sold for $143,00. The 1953 Skylarks are very unique vehicles in that they are almost hand-built. Their design and style are characteristic of the dream cars shown from the GM Motorama.
Chassis 17142626 has a burgundy exterior with a red and white leather interior. The convertible top is white and the 7.60x15 tires are whitewalls.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2006
Chassis 17142626 has a burgundy exterior with a red and white leather interior. The convertible top is white and the 7.60x15 tires are whitewalls.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2006
2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $110,000-USD $130,000
Lot was not sold
2006 Worldwide Group Auction at Hilton Head Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $160,000
Sale Price :
USD $143,000
1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 70 Roadmaster
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
| 1953 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Chassis#: 16901418 Sold for USD$95,489 2025 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Chassis#: 16830583 Sold for USD$154,000 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: V2330167 Sold for USD$52,800 2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 17131002 Sold for USD$77,000 2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 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#: 16754774 Sold for USD$133,100 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1953 Buick Skylark Chassis#: 17149205 Sold for USD$77,000 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible Chassis#:5y86n428810 Sold for $112,750 2025 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Chassis#:124379n500887 Sold for $112,750 2025 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1936 Packard Twelve 14th Series Convertible Chassis#:14 TH/919263 Sold for $113,262 2025 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
| 1971 Porsche 911S 2.2-Litre Targa Chassis#:9111310084 Sold for $113,262 2025 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
| 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Chassis#:10001612000300 Sold for $113,262 2025 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
| 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230A Cabriolet Chassis#:404966 Sold for $113,262 2025 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
| 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Chassis#:ZFFYR51B000136235 Sold for $113,393 2025 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1998 Dodge Viper GTS-R Chassis#:1b3er69e8wv401080 Sold for $112,750 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
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| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#:194675s115355 Sold for $112,750 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
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1953 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster
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