1965 "sport 300" Convertible V8/at Console Shift & Bucket Seats Low 41,000 Miles on 2040-cars

1965 BUICK SKYLARK

“SPORT 300” CONVERTIBLE

v  Factory 300 V8 / Wildcat 310

v  Factory Bucket Seats & Console (with tachometer)

v  Floor Shift  Super Turbine 300 Automatic Transmission

v  Factory Power Steering, Power Brakes & Power Convertible Top

v  Recent professional strip down & Buick Flame Red OEM Paint

v  Interior upgrades with new OEM thick loop carpet, new rear seat covers & side panels

v  NOS Saddle Tan convertible boot cover

A LOW 41,000 MILEAGE & RUST FREE CALIFORNIA CAR

HISTORY: This rare bird has an unusual history & custom build. It was discovered many years ago, barn type find that was stored away, missing some handles, trims, window & rear seat…  but was a solid and low mileage California Black Plate vehicle. The new owner had visions of making a show level car that was never completed. Ownership was again transferred in 2012, and has now slowly come back to life... waiting now for final restorations. Over last few years it has received a full body strip and new quality OEM Buick FLAME RED color paint. Factory rear seats were found, rebuilt & recovered with new paddings & OEM materials. The rear upper side panels and armrest panels were also professionally recovered. This Skylark  is completely rust free and was documented as having 41,000 actual miles. It is believed to be a rare & special order vehicle.

NEEDS FURTHER COMPLETIONS & RESTORATIONS: Over 90% Completed: NEEDS AT transmission seal, window & door assembly & arm rest installations & complete new convertible top assembly.

FACTORY V8 RUNS VERY SMOOTH & STRONG. This car has run & driven nicely… but from sitting, has a dry transmission seal and needs the front seal replaced prior to usage.  Local shop has estimated under $350.00 parts & labor. The prior owner was in process of doing convertible top repairs, and years ago had placed a new black vinyl top onto the top frame but never completed the job. Plan on a whole new top assembly for the car & electrical top motor which is missing. The OEM convertible latch handles are off the frame but are included. The rear plastic top window is still rolled up and dirty from sitting around for years.  Car may have been ordered with a white or saddle tan top when it was new? The driver’s side window that was missing now has a replacement OEM window that is included with the car. The wing & window and window track systems will need to be installed. New door handles were found, replacement antenna & included armrests need to be put onto the car. New battery also installed. When complete a #2 condition Skylark V8 Sport Covertible books at close to $26,000.00 depending upon options & color... #1 at $35K++

SPECIAL ORDER/DSO VEHICLE - Data Plate & VIN Informations:

Please see photo of DATA PLATE & Analysis below. There are many unknowns about this rare car. It was a DSO Special Order Vehicle. It had NO PAINT CODE. You will see a star in its place. We uncovered some Metallic Gold flake paint around all of the upper inner fenders. It did not match any standard 1965 paint colors? The paint under the hood and trunk was not repainted, and looks original flame red color from many years ago? This Special Order car came with a very rare package of buckets & floor shift console. It was first thought maybe car was an early GS/ GRAND SPORT optioned vehicle. The GS option was mid-year option, not yet a model, but this car has the 300 V8 & a vintage Wildcat 310 air-cleaner.  The car has factory style dual exhaust. The DATA PLATE TRIM Number of 128 is listed only in the GS Directory as black vinyl GS  bucket seats. The last line on the DATA Plate is for accessories. It is loaded with accessories noy yet decoded: 2XGP-4F-5W . There are other sets of letters also not been decoded as of yet.

1965 Buick Skylark VIN: 444675H266565

DATA PLATE: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

05B

ST 65-44467        FB                           207399                                  BODY

TR158                    N2                          *                                             PAINT

(accessories)      2XGP-4F-5W     

FROM:  http://enthusiast.yearone.com/vehicle-info-decoding/gm-body-tag-decoding/                                                                                                                                                                                       ACCESSORY CODES: On 1967-and-earlier models only, there may be accessory codes listed on the data plate. These codes indicate certain options on the car. Some of these codes have been decoded on Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles, while Buick and Olds are still a mystery. The following types of equipment have been listed on data plates that have been decoded: tinted glass, transmission, console, air conditioning, radio, mirrors, rear defroster, seat belts, and bumper guards.

FB = assembly plant   207399 = unit number / Trim 158 seat type = N2 / No paint * star  65= 1965 / 44467 = 2dr conv / Trim 158 = blackm(buckets)

NOTES: I have been told by “Buick” guys that there were a very limited number of early year Sport 300 convertible models produced, this Skylark loaded out as a GS may have been done before the “ GS Option” was available. Some of these rare SPORT version convertibles  were custom dealer orders and some were done early for preview of 1965 Buick models. It is believed this car was built as a rare SPORT 300, prior to GS being optioned mid year.                                                                                                                 SHOW & GO!! THIS IS A RARE OPTIONED SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE, investment grade vehicle & excellent buy priced well below market for you to complete  final restorations!

TERMS of SALE: THIS is a 50 year old “restoration vehicle” needing further work as described. It is strictly sold as-is with as much information as known about this rare Skylark. It is an investment type vehicle that was factory equipped V8 & console shift & bucket seats. Please ask questions or for more photos prior to bidding as all sales are final. An initial payment via Paypal of $1500.00 is required immediately upon auction end with balance due within 5 days unless prior arrangements have been approved by seller. Please do not bid unless you can pay. CLEAR CA TITLE & Bill of Sale in hand. Questions & Offers ...please do call/text with your full contact info too: 206-650-6100.