1964 Skylark Sport Convertible Red/red Rally Wheels -71,836 Low Miles Must See! on 2040-cars

US $14,500.00

Year:1964 Mileage:71836

Location:

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 1^st 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!

Buick Skylark for Sale

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