
- MY 1971 Buick Skylark
- 455ci V8
- Silver Exterior Paint
- Black Leather Interior
- Three Speed Manual Transmission
- Drum Brakes
- Independent Front Suspension Coil Rear suspension
Originally a trim designation, the Buick Skylark became a standalone option with the 1964 model year. The second generation Skylark followed in 1968 with a new design. It also featured additional safety features, such as parking lights that illuminated with the car’s headlights, shoulder belts, and side markers. The design was sleek, with the two-door coupes receiving fastback-like styling, a long hood with quad lights, and a simple yet elegant grille up front. While a range of engines were available, our featured 1971 Buick Skylark is powered by the 350-4 This 1971 Skylark could serve as either a great starter classic or a valuable addition to a collection.
Exterior and Interior
The 1971 Buick Skylark features simple yet classic lines, occupying the company’s midsized spot in the lineup. Although by 1970, it was an entry-level offering, it was still a Buick through and through, and as such, featured the style and luxury expected of it. Our featured car is painted in silver, highlighting its crisp lines. The Skylark features large chrome bumpers and headlight surrounds and boasts a contrasting vinyl roof that accentuates its two-door pillar-less coupe’s design. The rear quarters feature Buick logos on the black vinyl top, while' Skylark Custom' badges are located above the side markers. This 1971 Buick Skylark rides on 14-inch wheels with chrome lips and Buick center caps, which are wrapped in Michelin all-season tires. The cabin is upholstered in black leather, and the front seats consist of a bench with individual seat backs. The driver is presented with a two-spoke steering wheel and a column-mounted shifter. Behind the wheel, you’ll find HVAC vents, a 120 mph speedometer, and a readout for the gear selector. There are also warning lights for the car’s temperature, oil pressure, generator, and brakes, while you’ll also find a demarcated cigar lighter and climate control panel in the center console.
Engine
Under the hood lies a 350ci V8 engine fed through a 4-barrel carburetor, which is coupled with a GM Turbo Hydramatic 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The owner reports that this car includes drum brakes, as well as independent front suspension, and coil spring rear suspension.
Inspection
This 1957 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 2-Door Hardtop is pure late-1950s American excess in the best possible way, combining dramatic Harley Earl-era styling with the torque-rich character of Buick’s Nailhead V8. Showing approximately 14,574 miles, this example was refurbished in the late 2000s and is finished in Dover White and Bittersweet Red over a Rust and Ivory interior. The car was later upgraded with an Air Lift Performance air suspension system. Add in power steering, power brakes, power windows, a power front bench seat, Hot Rod Air climate control, and wide whitewalls, and this Roadmaster delivers the extravagant look of a flagship ’50s Buick with a few thoughtful upgrades that make it even more enjoyable today.
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