1954 Buick Skylark M100 Convertible Original Owner Unrestored on 2040-cars
Vacaville, California, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:322 ci V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Buick
Model: Skylark
Trim: M100
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Dynaflow
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 125,773
Power Options: Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Black
1954 Buick Skylark Model 100
One Owner! Body # 59 of 836
There are lots of 54 Buicks out there, but only a handful of 54 Skylarks!
This car is unrestored and has non-original paint and interior, although almost all of the original equipment and hardware is still there! It was a daily driver until the late 70's. It has been stored for over 30 years inside a building.
Car was originally Malibu blue with two tone blue interior
It was customized in the late 50's and early 60's, which consisted of changing paint color from Malibu Blue to Black and then to the Silver Metallic that it is today.
The interior was completely reupholstered in Black Naughahyde in a tufted biscuit design and the original hydraulic 4 way seat track was changed to an electric 6 way track out of 54 or 55 Buick large body. It has new black Daytona carpet.
It has V8 322 ci "Nailhead" engine with 4 barrel carburetor that is strong! No smoke! There is 127k original miles on chassis. The engine was changed in 1963 when the original engine threw a rod through the block, destroying that engine. It was replaced with an identical engine from 1954 or 1955 Buick. It is coupled with a twin turbine Dynaflow transmission.
All original chrome and LOTS of it! Most of the chrome is in excellent shape. An unusual thing is that this car came with chrome wheel wells. Usually they were painted a contrasting color!
Body, fenders and trim are solid, but chrome on the bumpers took a hit and will need some love. There is some surface rust underneath from sitting, but nothing serious. It has never been undercoated. Floors are solid and under seat heater works!
Hydraulics need work. Units are 60 years old and haven't been used much in last 30 years and should be replaced!
It has 5 original Kelsey-Hayes spoke rims. Tires are in good shape, but are old.
This was the top of the line, and most expensive to date, "Premier" Buick in 1954! The flagship of Buicks' line of automobiles for 1954!
With a modest investment, this car could be real head turning daily driver as is! With just a little more it could be a unique show car in very exclusive circles!
Just try to remember the last time you saw one!
Car is licensed and insured with clear title and pink slip in hand!
Buyer is responsible for shipping and transportation
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