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The Skylark was introduced in 1953 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding by David Dunbar Buick. This was meant to be produced as a limited edition of the Roadmaster line. Its design was courtesy of the legendary Harley Earl and was given both style and performance. The appearance was lower than the standard convertibles, an effect that was made possible by altering the body design. Buick's Ventiports, also known as portholes, were absent from the vehicle's fenders.
Mounted under the hood was a 322 cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine capable of producing nearly 200 horsepower. Zero-to-sixty took about 12 seconds and it had a top speed of just over 100 mph. The 1,690 examples produced during its introductory year all had elegant leather seats plus the addition of many standard features. The following year, in 1954, only 836 units were produced. The Skylark name disappeared in 1955 and would not appear again until 1961. When it did return, Buick used the name on their intermediate sport coupe model. The engine was now a 215 cubic-inch eight-cylinder with a four-barrel carburetor and producing 185 horsepower. By 1963, power had risen to 200. 1965 saw the introduction of special full wheel covers, bright rocker and wheelhouse moldings, full taillights, and emblems on the front fenders, deck lid, and roof quarters.
This particular 1965 Skylark is powered by a V8 engine with a two-barrel carburetor and 215 horsepower. It has its original automatic transmission and there are four-wheel drum brakes. It was the recipient of a body-off restoration and is painted in a cream color. It came from the factory equipped with power steering, power brakes, power windows, and factory air conditioning.
The odometer reads just over 40,000 miles which is rather low considering its age. Other options on this Skylark include Sonomatic radio, remote side view mirrors, a four-way power seat, factory chrome wheels, and oversize tires.
In 2009, this 1965 Buick Skylark was offered for sale at the Houston Classic Auction in Seabrook, Texas, presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. The car was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $35,000 and offered without reserve. It was sold for the sum of $10,000, plus buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2009
Mounted under the hood was a 322 cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine capable of producing nearly 200 horsepower. Zero-to-sixty took about 12 seconds and it had a top speed of just over 100 mph. The 1,690 examples produced during its introductory year all had elegant leather seats plus the addition of many standard features. The following year, in 1954, only 836 units were produced. The Skylark name disappeared in 1955 and would not appear again until 1961. When it did return, Buick used the name on their intermediate sport coupe model. The engine was now a 215 cubic-inch eight-cylinder with a four-barrel carburetor and producing 185 horsepower. By 1963, power had risen to 200. 1965 saw the introduction of special full wheel covers, bright rocker and wheelhouse moldings, full taillights, and emblems on the front fenders, deck lid, and roof quarters.
This particular 1965 Skylark is powered by a V8 engine with a two-barrel carburetor and 215 horsepower. It has its original automatic transmission and there are four-wheel drum brakes. It was the recipient of a body-off restoration and is painted in a cream color. It came from the factory equipped with power steering, power brakes, power windows, and factory air conditioning.
The odometer reads just over 40,000 miles which is rather low considering its age. Other options on this Skylark include Sonomatic radio, remote side view mirrors, a four-way power seat, factory chrome wheels, and oversize tires.
In 2009, this 1965 Buick Skylark was offered for sale at the Houston Classic Auction in Seabrook, Texas, presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. The car was estimated to sell for $25,000 - $35,000 and offered without reserve. It was sold for the sum of $10,000, plus buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2009
2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $25,000-USD $35,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $10,000
1965 Buick Skylark Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Skylark
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
1965 Buick Skylark Convertible Chassis#: 444675h294231 Sold for USD$17,600 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1965 Buick Skylark GS Convertible Chassis#: 444675k122946 Sold for USD$16,500 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1965 BUICK SKYLARK CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 443675K126407 Sold for USD$36,300 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1965 Buick Skylark Sport Sold for USD$17,600 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1965 Buick Skylark Convertible Sold for USD$57,200 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1965 Buick Skylark Convertible Sold for USD$13,200 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
1965 Buick Skylark Custom Sold for USD$56,100 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1965 Buick Skylark Sold for USD$24,000 2020 GAA : November 2020 | |
1965 Buick Skylark Convertible Chassis#: 444675K126099 Sold for USD$26,400 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1965 Buick Skylark Sold for USD$33,000 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
1965 BUICK SKYLARK CVTBLE Sold for USD$19,610 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | |
1965 BUICK SKYLARK GS Chassis#: 444275Z123947 Sold for USD$27,500 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1965 BUICK SKYLARK GRAND SPORT Sold for USD$9,434 2019 McCormick's - # 67 | |
1965 Buick GS Sold for USD$36,300 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
1965 Buick Skylark Sold for USD$6,600 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1965 Buick Skylark Sold for USD$11,500 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | |
1965 Buick Skylark GS Sold for USD$21,450 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1965 Buick Skylark Sold for USD$14,250 2019 GAA : July 2019 | |
1965 Buick Gran Sport Sold for USD$39,600 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
1965 Buick Skylark GS Sold for USD$58,300 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago |
Buick Skylarks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Buick Skylark's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1965 Buick Skylark | 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1965 Buick Skylark | 2020 GAA : November 2020 | $57,500 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport | 444375Z120476 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | $24,000 | $28,000 | |
1965 Buick GS | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $20,000 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark GS | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $11,000 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1965 Buick Skylark GS | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $40,000 | |||
1965 Buick Gran Sport | 2019 Mecum : Houston | $33,000 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $23,000 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark Convertible | 444675K108326 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $16,000 | ||
1965 Buick Skylark Convertible | 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | $6,500 | |||
1965 BUick Skylark Grand Sport Two Door Coupe | 2016 Gulf Coast Classic Punta Gorda, Fl | $18,750 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport | 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in January 2016 | $25,250 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Convertible | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $17,500 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark Custom Sport Coupe | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $13,000 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport | 2015 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $33,000 | |||
1965 Buick Gran Sport | 2015 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $32,000 | |||
1965 BUICK GRAND SPORT | 2015 Gulf Coast Classic Punta Gorda, Fl | $15,000 | |||
1965 BUICK SKYLARK HALO EDITION | 2014 McCormick's Palm Springs # 57 | $17,500 | |||
1965 BUICK SKYLARK HALO EDITION | 2014 McCormick's Palm Springs # 57 | $17,500 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark Resto Mod | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $35,000 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $11,000 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $32,000 | |||
1965 BUICK GS CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $17,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 | |
1965 BUICK GS CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $18,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1965 Buick Skylark | 2011 Mecum Auctions Des Moines, IA Auction | $14,250 | |||
1965 BUICK GS CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Spring Auburn | $24,000 | |||
1965 BUICK GS CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Spring Auburn | $27,000 | |||
1965 BUICK SKYLARK | 2010 Silver Auction Puyallup | $3,000 | |||
1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 2-Door | 2010 Mecum Kissimee Auction | $12,500 |
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