The 1953 Skylark

The limited-production Model 76X Skylark sat atop Buick’s product line for 1953. The luxurious convertible not only took visual cues from Buick’s exotic dream cars, it was the first Buick to be offered with V-8 power. With a modern grille, sweeping lines, cut-down doors, shortened windscreen, round wheel cutouts and chrome running the length of the car, the Skylark reflected the optimism and power of General Motors in the early 1950s, and the public greeted this all-new Skylark with the highest admiration. As though its lengthy list of standard features, styling, performance and $5,000 price were not exclusive enough, the fortunate original purchasers of the 1953 Skylark could have their name engraved on a gold-colored emblem placed within the steering wheel nub.

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1953 Buick Roadmaster Model 76X Skylark

Chassis No. 16981074

• Top-of-the-Line “Triple Crown” Buick
• A Featured Color Plate in The Buick: The Complete Story
• Immaculate Restoration to Factory-Fresh Condition
• Longtime Southern California Car
• One of Only 1,690 Examples Ever Produced

• 322 CID OHV “Nailhead” V-8 Engine
• Single Downdraft Carburetor
• 170 BHP at 4,000 RPM
• Twin-Turbine Dynaflow Automatic Transmission
• 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
• Independent Front Suspension
• Live Rear Axle with Elliptic Leaf Springs