1964 Skylark Sport Convertible Red/red Rally Wheels -71,836 Low Miles Must See! on 2040-cars
Seattle, Washington, United States
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1964
Buick Skylark FIREBALL
V6 Sport Convertible California CUSTOM ORDER Show &
Go! · Red on Red on Red … Skylark Sport Convertible · Full power steering & Full Power top · Newer convertible top, rear window & new
black boot cover · Rare Skylark Tilt-steering wheel option · Vintage Buick GS Factory Rally Wheels + Buick
Tri-Shield center caps – New
radial W/W tires · New OEM Style muffler & exhaust · Factory All-Transistor AM Radio option HISTORY: This Vintage Classic was a long term storage “barn
find” type of vehicle. After coming from California, it has spent the last 25
to 30 years in the dry desert areas of Eastern WA. After finding the car, prior owner started high end OEM restorations with a new top, then a professional Classic Restoration Shop strip & paint. We
recently had it transported over the mountains, where some final items could be
completed prior to sale. It is a solid, good running & driving vehicle. It
has been fully licensed with current WA State tabs as a daily driver. When the car arrived it had some of the trims
still off from the recent all new paint re-done in the Granada Red factory
color. New 80/20 loop padded OEM carpet
was still in a box along with new OEM style black convertible boot cover from Year
One. The carpet was just installed, and the boot was placed on the car for photos. The boot
still needs the trim clips attached; which are included. Early resto plans for
a custom red leather interior& built-in speakers. The system was never installed,
as owner then decided to go back to factory OEM. The factory AM all transistor radio works great. The
original back seats are still in long term storage and if and when found
can be included. Seat belts are included, as they were not put back in after
new carpet was installed, but will be put in prior to sale & transport. The convertible top was put on last year, so it is
like new. The power top motor works great, but presently does not put the top up or down. I checked all top pistons as intact, it
appears the mineral fluid in the lines is low from sitting so plan on a
recharge, maybe new piston seals or pistons, which are very inexpensive on ebay. Top still easily works fine manually. Glass is all good, windows all
work, interior is original. Overall
this is a great car & fun driver. The factory power steering was amazing, as for the vintage this car shifted firm, handled
very solid, drives nice with tight turning. The Skylark was the
top of the line model, a factory sport V6 convertible with AT & full power
steering. It has a unique history, as it was a custom order for a Dealer Showroom
or introductory show car in California. Some of the other numbers on Data Plate
are unique, showing the 1–A for date which could be January 1st of
1964, along with a 2-2 which is unknown. There is also the DSO (dealer special
order) number of 11300. 1964 was a full new body size & style car design
for the Skylark. The V-6 was also the engine of the future, and in prior years
the new Skylark with V6 was voted as “CAR OF THE YEAR”. The 64 Skylark engine was upgraded to a 225 cubic-inch cast
iron block V6 that generated 155 hp at 4400 rpm. This engine was
introduced in 1964, very similar to the earlier V6 beginning with the 1962
model year which had a smaller displacement of 196 cubic-inch. This engine was
basically a Buick V8 300 CID engine but the block was cast with two less
cylinders, being a durable & depandable motor with lots of power & rated good MPG. This rare survivor still sports its original factory FIREBALL V-6 air
cleaner. DATA PLATE INFO: §
STYLE 64-4367 =
2dr conv §
TRIM 147 §
BODY BF = BUILT Fremont
CA §
PAINT V= Granada
Red §
TRIM 147= RED §
ACC (accessories/DSO) B70
11300 §
PAINT V V A V=red lower body + V= upper/folding top A=black A low 72,000 miles, solid & rust
free CA built Skylark Convertible… I have photos with
carpets removed, showing the floor pans as very solid with not even surface
rust. I have also included a few under photos, and everywhere I looked I have
seen no evidence of rust. CA and WA do not salt roads, and we can get amazing
condition survivors like this one. We were told odometer mileage was original
at the 72K, but have no way to verify. The checkered mat in the trunk is still
glued down and appears to be the actual mat from the factory, which may help
to verify this fact. The car was just tuned with new wires,
plugs, points, cap, gas filter, new synthetic blend oil & Fram filter. You
can also note newer water pump and new hoses, belts, etc. The large V6 engines
are noted for power and torque, and there are Edelbrock aluminum intake
manifolds, headers, carbs & dual exhaust systems to make this a muscle type
car if desired. ESTATE SALE: This is an estate clearance
sale.
I am helping the elderly owner move this striking vintage muscle car on to a new
home. As such, I do not have full history, but being a classic car collector I
can honestly say someone is going to get one heck of a classic muscle car in
solid & original condition … a true head turner that is a great investment
you can drive & enjoy!! SHOW&
GO! An investment
quality vehicle you can have fun with… for weekend fun or show! TERMS OF SALE: Any vintage car sold as-is needing
further restorations without any owner or dealer warranty. Please ask questions
prior to bidding. $1500.00 Deposit due at end of auction and balance within 5
days please. This is a 50+ year old vintage vehicle with a Clear WA Title in
hand. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs and storage costs if vehicle
held over 10 days; unless prior arrangement approved by seller. Please do not
bid if you cannot pay. Thank
you & Good Luck Bidding! |
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