Buick Skylark Convertible (1971)
for sale
Price: US $14,650.00
Price: US $14,650.00
For Sale: 1971
Buick Skylark Convertible.
Original West Coast car!
Sold new in Portland at Wallace Buick, 1971.
Car
has been in the Portland area for all its life, with the exception of spending
a couple years in California with the original owners, and then returning with them to
Portland.
(Please note: they do not salt the streets here in winter.)
Factory equipment & options:
Car
is White, w/ Black Top & interior.
Power
Steering, Power brakes, Power Top, original 350 V8, Turbo-hydro 350 automatic
transmission,
AM
radio, All factory Tinted glass, Buick Chrome Rally wheels, Driver
side remote mirror w/ optional Passenger side fixed matching mirror.
Glass rear window in convertible top.
The
factory convertible power top works beautifully.
We
purchased this great car in 1989. We
believe we are the third owners of the car.
The
car has ALWAYS been garaged, at home, or at indoor storage.
We
have the original factory Protec-0-Plate & Owner’s Manual.
Over
the years, we have maintained the car as needed.
In
addition to oil changes & regular maintenance, work that we have done on the car over the last 27 years includes:
New
MOOG suspension.
New factory Brake
Proportioning valve.
New heater
core.
Rebuilt
the radiator.
Complete new dual
exhaust system. (w/H-pipe crossover)
New replacement tinted
& shaded windshield.
New brakes w/new
rear drums.
Carburetor rebuilt.
New
trunk emblem.
New set Goodrich radial
tires in August 2012.
4 new NOS Buick center caps for Rally wheels.
Overall: this car is NOT restored; this car is mostly original, except for one older re-paint, a new top, and general mechanical repair / replacement items as needed. (Major items listed above)
Receipts
during our ownership, and the original top boot, and a car cover, come with the car.
This
Buick Skylark convertible has been a part of our family for many years.
We enjoyed many miles and many smiles with the car!
O
ver the years, the car
won awards at many car
shows and cruise-ins.
In
2003 the Skylark won a Second Place at Forest Grove Concours.
It was retired many years ago, no longer used as a show car, just a fun convertible for cruising!
The
car has aged well, runs good, and looks nice. But
every old car has some issues:
Most
recently, a family member backing out of the garage, rubbed the passenger front fender against the garage door opening. So the car has a new, very small dent in
that fender.
The
passenger side inner fender, has a rusted area under the battery tray, a typical issue with these cars.
Reproduction
parts are now available to repair this area.
The car presents well, looks pretty, but is not mint.
It has some of the typical scratches, door dings, paint flaws etc., to be expected with a 45 year-old used car that is driven. There is some chrome fade in one area, on the rear bumper. Some weatherstrip parts need replacing.
The interior is all original, (even the carpet) and has never been restored. It still looks nice, but there is some wear that needs attention, mainly there are two splits in the front seat.
So a brand-new, correct front seat reproduction upholstery kit from Legendary comes with the car.
And, a brand-new woodgrain kit for the dash, comes with the car.
Over
the years, there had been a water leak in the trunk.
The
original owners fixed this with fiberglass repairs to the trunk floor. It doesn't look great, but back then, there were no reproduction parts
made to fix the trunk floor. Reproduction trunk floor sections are now available.
Current
original mileage is approx. 144, 230
As
far as we know, the engine has never been rebuilt. The previous owner said the engine had a valve job, but there was no receipt available on that.
Unfortunately, the car has spent
several years in storage. It has developed typical oil drip from the rear main seal, from long storage. Drive-train needs new seals, gaskets, etc.,
The car starts right up, and runs good, but could benefit from a new tune-up.
I have been adding ZDDP additive to the engine oil for several years.
The
1970-71-72 Buick Skylarks are considered
one of Buick’s best styling designs.
These
cars are fun to drive, and look beautiful. The car gets lots of compliments.
We
are downsizing, and don’t use the car very often anymore.
And, the
car spends way too much time in storage.
It
is hard to let the car go, and we hope another family will enjoy the car as
much as we have.
Offered at $14, 650.00
All Offers
considered. No trades.
Car
is sold: “As is, Where is” with No
warranty, No guarantee, expressed or implied.
Buyer responsible for any pick-up, transportation, and insurance on the car at time of purchase. We have clear title in the state of Oregon. Title will not be released until buyer's funds are paid in full, and have cleared at our credit union.
NOTE: I am not a dealer. I am not a mechanic. I have represented the car as accurately as possible. We have owned this car for going on 27 years. It has always been a great car! You are welcome to inspect this car.
Thanks
for your interest in this great Buick convertible!
All offers will be considered.
Please email with any questions.
Note: We had a dry, sunny day on Sunday 01/03/16, so we took the car out for the day.
She started right up, drove great, and turned some heads!
update: 2016-01-23
Used |
“1971 Buick Skylark convertible. Factory White w/ Black top & interior. PS, PB, 350 V8, Auto, Power top, factory tinted glass. Factory chrome Rally wheels. Original drive train, no modifications, except newer dual exhaust system. Car is nice and clean, but is 44 years old, and has typical wear from use and age. Always garaged. Have factory manual with Protect-o Plate. Sold new in Portland, Oregon. No warranties on vintage cars. For sale by private owner.” |
Year: | 1971 | Interior Color: | Black |
Make: | Buick | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Model: | Skylark | Transmission: | Automatic |
Trim: | Custom | Body Type: | Convertible |
Engine: | 350 | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Drive Type: | Automatic | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Mileage: | 144,230 | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Sub Model: | Convertible | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Exterior Color: | White |