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Inspired by GMs futuristic concept cars starring in the corporations dazzling Motorama shows the glamorous Skylark celebrated Buicks landmark 50th anniversary in 1953. A limited-production image leader the Skylark debuted alongside the Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Fiesta. Based on the top-of-the-line Roadmaster the Skylark was produced with much handwork and featured sweeping cut-down doors full-radius rear wheel openings Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels and of course Buicks signature Sweepspear bright bodyside accents. Priced from $5000 just 1690 Skylarks were built for 1953. No mere styling exercise the Skylark highlighted Buicks engineering advances including the GM divisions new 322 cubic-inch overhead-valve V-8 engine advanced 12-volt electrical system and wide array of new power accessories.The Skylark returned for 1954 now based on the slightly shorter chassis of the Century with frontal styling directly influenced by Buicks Wildcat (subsequently redesignated Wildcat I) 1953 Motorama show car including the headlamps grille motif and bomb-shaped bumper guards. As with the prior model the 1954 Skylark was devoid of Buicks customary Ventiport front-fender accents. Prominent stylistic features included fender cutouts boldly finished in contracting paint and cut-down rear quarter-panels were re-formed and fitted with unique chrome extensions for the taillight housings. A fashionable wraparound windshield and other detail items provided additional curb appeal. Buicks 322 cubic-inch V-8 engine was uprated to 200 horsepower and mated to Buicks smooth-shifting Dynaflow automatic transmission. As before the 1954 Skylark was lavishly equipped to match its exotic looks and while it carried lower base pricing of $4483 for 1954 the Skylark was still more expensive than both the Cadillac Series 62 and Buicks own Roadmaster convertible.Formerly a long-term part of a noted private automobile collection this gorgeous 1954 Skylark is one of just 836 built in the final year of production for the original Skylark. Presented in Matador Red with contrasting white wheel arches a matching convertible top and dark red boot cover it is a striking example of a rare and highly collectible Buick icon. As offered it continues to benefit handsomely from a superb highly-detailed restoration down to the last nut and bolt. In addition to its captivating livery and gleaming brightwork the Skylark features power steering power window lifts an electric clock and Selectronic AM radio with dash-mounted speaker and floor control button. The Skylarks inviting and luxurious interior is trimmed in handsomely embossed red leather upholstery with matching carpets and presents extremely well including the heater/defroster controls with a layout similar to a postwar jet airliners throttle quadrant. The superbly detailed engine and underhood compartment features proper factory colors finishes components and labels throughout. The fully restored trunk compartment is consistent with the rest of the Skylark equipped with a correctly patterned floor mat and full-size spare chrome wire wheel and period style wide whitewall tire. A chrome plated exhaust deflector and Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels mounting period style wide whitewall bias-ply tires provide finishing touches. Clearly benefiting from long-term collector care and ready for all manner of driving and concours events as desired this 1954 Buick Skylark is a beautifully restored well-detailed and great-driving example on all counts. Certainly it is one of the finest of its rare breed currently available.Offers welcome and trades consideredFor additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7042-1954-buick-skylark-convertible/