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In 1952, the Skylark was first displayed as a General Motors Motorama car. The car was based upon the Roadmaster convertible and was essentially a factory-built 'sport custom.' The windshield was chopped four inches and the beltline was cut down and notched at the rear fender line. The rear-wheel cutouts were rounded and raised those in the front fenders. Buick's trademark 'ventiports' were absent on the front fenders and the car rode on standard Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels.
A year later, a production version of the Skylark became available in limited quantities in celebration of the company's 50th anniversary. It was powered by Buick's first modern overhead-valve V8 engine, also called the 'nailhead,' which offered nearly 190 horsepower. Included in the nearly $5,000 price tag were power steering, brakes, windows, seat, antenna, and a convertible top.
In total, Buick produced just 1,690 units. For 1954, the Skylark name continued as a limited-production model, and it would re-appear in Buick's lineup for decades.
This example has been given a restoration and is finished in Mandarin Red and two-tone red and cream interior.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014
A year later, a production version of the Skylark became available in limited quantities in celebration of the company's 50th anniversary. It was powered by Buick's first modern overhead-valve V8 engine, also called the 'nailhead,' which offered nearly 190 horsepower. Included in the nearly $5,000 price tag were power steering, brakes, windows, seat, antenna, and a convertible top.
In total, Buick produced just 1,690 units. For 1954, the Skylark name continued as a limited-production model, and it would re-appear in Buick's lineup for decades.
This example has been given a restoration and is finished in Mandarin Red and two-tone red and cream interior.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014
2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $120,000-USD $160,000
Sale Price :
USD $156,750
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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