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1967 Buick Skylark Convertible (455ci 7.5l) on 2040-cars

US $22,500.00
Year:1967 Mileage:29480
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Up for sale is my 1967 Buick Skylark Convertible.  I have enjoyed her for a while and now its time to sell her off and put the money toward a new house.

The car was frame off restored around 4 years ago and is still in damn good condition. Every single thing on this car was completed and NO shortcuts were taken.  Every single thing on this car operates as it should.  The Mileage on the dash is showing 29480, I can not validate.  However, the Mileage on the car that I pulled the Big Block out of showed 31204, which is accurate as I validated with the son of the original owner.

Body & Frame: All the frame and undercoating is still in great condition with NO rust, chips, or peels.  Paint is an awesome 9 of 10 with one 1/4 inch paint nick on the tip of the hood and is visible within 1 foot (thanks to my son closing the garage door on me!).  Chrome is 9 of 10 with NO rust and very mild pitting (bottom side of bumpers). Stainless trim is an 8 of 10 with some very light scratches visible within 5 feet.  Front grill and trunk panel were stripped and painted flat black, mild wear and pitting is visible within 5 feet.

Mechanics: The original 340 Wildcat motor was removed this summer and was replaced with a fully re-built 1972 Buick 455 (7.5L) (Comp Cams, etc…) Big Block.  I have a little over 300 miles on the motor and can tell you it is CHERRY!  Starts on first pull and runs perfectly.  I still have break in oil and have yet to try her our…….If i hit 500 miles before she is sold I will have it re-serviced and gone through.   At the same time I had the turbo 350 pulled and gone through, she is perfect and handles the torque with ease. All front end bushings were replaced this summer and Hotchkis Big Block springs (1 inch drop) were thrown in.  She gets the hot air out the back end with a 2.5 inch full stainless exhaust with Super 40s. Big Block sound all the way!  I had the power drum brakes fully serviced this past March and just can't see pulling them yet.  They are working great and I have yet to have an issue.them rebuilt back in March and just couldn't see pulling them and putting them in a box yet. I do have a front end disk conversion kit sitting in the garage waiting for a rainy day….In Northern Cali those days don't come often!!!  All the gauges are working to include all original lighting. Power top is hydraulic and still runs without a hitch.

Interior: All interior was custom installed before i got her. I am not sure what the material is but it is not hard and cheap….very nice and classy feel.  There is some light wear to the drivers seat but they are still fitted well, very clean and hella soft.  NO rips, nicks, or shabby seams!  Dash was polished down to stainless (originally black). Custom radio installed in the glove box and original radio in the dash (INOP). There are a few little trim pieces that are ready to get refinished or replaced, but all in all I would give the interior a modest 8 of 10.


NOTE:  I am retired and may be able to assist with transporting (in my enclosed trailer) as long as the car is payed for before i leave my house and the buyer pays my fuel.

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Tue, Nov 15 2022

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