“In this corsair of the highway you live a motoring life like nothing you ever knew before,” so stated Buick of the Skylark in 1953.

Buick’s 50th anniversary car was one of GM’s Motorama stars of 1953. This limited-production car was unveiled in July 1952 and was based on the Roadmaster. Styled by designer Harley Earl, the model lacked Buick’s trademark ventiports while riding on chrome wire wheels. The windshield was lowered, the beltline was cut down and notched at the rear fender line, and the rear wheel cutouts were rounded and raised to match the front. Damascene-type dash detail, exceptional bright trim elements; power steering, brakes, windows, seat, antenna and convertible top were included in the nearly $5,000 price tag, which helped to keep sales at just 1,690 units. The Skylark introduced the division’s first modern OHV V-8 engine of 322-cid producing 188-hp.

Presented in red with white fenderwells, white top and similar two-tone interior; this Skylark continues to deliver all of the excitement that was offered when new. The Buick has a handsome Continental kit and displays an older, but quite correct restoration.