Used Buick Skylark for Sale Nationwide
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The Buick Skylark has a rich history noted for its mix of performance, comfort, and style across various model years. Owners appreciate its overall reliability and solid build, with many praising its acceleration, good fuel economy, and comfortable interiors. However, some criticisms include concerns over outdated interiors, handling issues, and a generally lackluster driving experience for certain models. In summary, while the Skylark has offered enjoyable rides especially with its strong engine options, it has also faced critiques over its practicality as a daily driver, especially for taller individuals.
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The Buick Skylark has a rich history noted for its mix of performance, comfort, and style across various model years. Owners appreciate its overall reliability and solid build, with many praising its acceleration, good fuel economy, and comfortable interiors. However, some criticisms include concerns over outdated interiors, handling issues, and a generally lackluster driving experience for certain models. In summary, while the Skylark has offered enjoyable rides especially with its strong engine options, it has also faced critiques over its practicality as a daily driver, especially for taller individuals.
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Mark N
Reviewed a 1972 Buick Skylark on May 13, 2009
464 cubic inch Buick engine. 560 horsepower and 580 ft lbs of torque. Naturally aspirated with 950 proform carb, SPX intake, aluminum heads. Switch pitch tranny and 3:42 gears. Car was a wreck when we started, Tyler was 14. Me and Stephanie started a 57 Bel Air restoration when she was young and we never finished it. Tyler thought we would never finish this one. It was dismantled and rebuilt by us and I had several goals. 1. Wanted an 11 second street car....Done, 1/4 mile 11.70 based on 1/8th mile conversion, with street tires and through the mufflers. 2. wanted to pull front tires off the ground at take off......done 3. run on pump gas 4 highway driveable We accomplished all of these things with this car, and we race it almost every other weekend at different tracks. And Tyler ends up winning money almost every time.
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1965 Buick Skylark on Jan 15, 2015
I got this Skylark in May of 2014 and put 2300 miles on it until October when I put it in storage and didn't have any issues at all. I did have a slighty leaking Valve cover gasket so while I was replacing both Gaskets I stripped and repainted the covers Buick green. I also replaced the rear coil springs as it was saggin' a bit . The only other thing I need to do first thing in the spring is replace the timing chain cover gasket and while that is off I'll replace the water pump as well. Then it will be ready for another summer of going to different cruise-ins or shows every weekend and driving it to work a few times all the while saving some cash to get some very minor body work done and a paint job in the spring of 2016. I'll also make sure the tranny is given some care and will some fatter tires equivilent in size to the ones you could get new as an option keeping the 14 x 6 wheels and spinner hubcaps.
Andriah M
Reviewed a 1991 Buick Luxury Sedan FWD on Oct 24, 2009
My first car and I would not change anything but a new paint job. We got it from a salvage yard and fixed it up. Took 13 months to finish fixing it. When we were done, we were beyond ecstatic about the performance and economy.
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1995 Buick Custom Sedan FWD on Jan 12, 2013
My wife fell in love with this car on the dealer showroom floor. The color was an aqua-blue-green and the interior was very plush and comfortable. Plus it rode like a Buick, which was important to her. We would have kept this car much longer then the 5 years we had it except it was damaged in an accident and was never quite right afterward.
Buick Skylark Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Custom Sedan FWD | $16,755 |
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The Buick Skylark was a shape-shifter, taking on a different style and image it time it disappeared and reappeared on the market. It debuted in 1953 as a limited edition convertible Roadmaster to celebrated Buick's 50th anniversary. With a design by Harley Earl, it looked like a Roadmaster, but had a uniquely lower roof and lower seats. A 1954 restyling which put it on a shorter chassis failed to excite buyers, and the Skylark was discontinued. It reappeared in 1961 as a coupe housing a V8 engine. Over the course of the '60s, the engines would grow in size and horsepower, eventually reaching close to 300-hp. The Buick Skylark also introduced the Gran Sport, which later became its own model, with a 401-block V8 engine. This Skylark marked Buick's entry into the muscle car segment. The popular Skylark lasted until 1973, after the gas crisis forced the detuning of engines and the Skylark sunk to way under 200-hp. A plainer, blander sedan and coupe returned in 1976 with a choice of a V6 or V8 engine. Maximum horsepower was 165, though most of the cars only hit an underwhelming 110-hp. It was definitely not a sport racer anymore. The mid-size Skylark did well, though, as an economy car. In the 1980s it was rebranded as a compact car with few standard bells and whistles. The Buick Skylark was seen as a sensible first-time car for its economy and size. It had decent power as well, with a standard V6 engine throughout the latter part of its life. For this reason, it enjoyed a stable popularity in the Buick lineup until 1997, when it was discontinued.
