1972 Buick Skylark

Custom Convertible

455

Automatic

4H67J2H127023

Clear

Gasoline

NO RESERVE!!!!! 3 DAY AUCTION!!!! This is going to sell fast. 1972 Buick Skylark Custom convertible. Winning bidder will receive car as shown with 455 engine, also the original 350 4-bbl engine, original steel wheels and hubcaps. Enjoy a GM A-Body CONVERTIBLE with big block engine at a fraction of the cost of a Chevelle, SS 454, SS 396, GTO, GS, or 442. I purchased this car from the original owner 3 years ago. I drove the car in its original condition for about a month and then sourced and built a Buick 455 engine. I had a Maaco paint job done and then installed the 455. It's been my daily driver ever since. In that time I have done some performance enhancements including installing a posi, shift kit, shift point kit, Edelbrock AVS 800 carb, wheels/tires, Pertronix electronic ignition, etc. I also replaced the convertible top last summer. This car has power windows, tilt wheel, working A/C, power top (works perfectly, no leaks), power steering, power front-disk brakes, map light, auto-trans, posi rear end, working windshield washers, 2 1/2" dual exhaust. I've replaced the brake booster, front brakes, radiator, voltage regulator (external). This is a nice driving car. Very smooth, very powerful, and really enjoyable with the top down. I've owned a 396 Chevelle before but I'd take this Buick in a second. Not only does it have more power than the Chevelle did but it's just more enjoyable due to the features. Steering wheel turns with one finger, very good brakes, huge low-end torque, working A/C, power windows. It's really the best of both worlds of having a classic car but with modern conveniences. The wheels are really nice looking "American Racing" wheels with Radial T/A tires in good shape. I also have a tach and some gauges installed. It has an electric choke and Pertronix electronic ignition. The engine is from a 73 Buick Electra. I had the machine shop bore it .030, and it has a multi-angle valve job with Comp Cams springs. Engine includes Sealed Power hypereutectic 9.5 pistons, Comp Cams 268 cam (I have the spec sheet), Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock AVS 800 carb with electic choke, high flow mechanical fuel pump. I have pictures documenting the entire build. This car is not perfect by any means so let me lay out the problems. The car frame is perfect (fully boxed due to convertible) and the body is decent. However, there is some rust in the usual locations for this type car. I've done my best to show them in my pictures. I just didn't have the money to afford a really good paint job at the time and the job Maaco did was pretty typical. Not awful but not perfect. The upolstery is in need of replacement or re-covering. The vinyl material is getting more stiff/brittle and cracks are in the driver seat and some of the rear seat. And yes, that's a child car seat in back. Used to have two of them in fact. The trunk floor is solid but it had a "protective" mat for years and it trapped moisture enough to cause the surface rust you can see in the picture. But it is solid. Just surface rust. These are the major things wrong with the car but if you have questions let me know. Mileage show on odometer and ad is not accurate. True mileage of car unknown. Engine has about 20K miles on it since it was built. The winning bidder will receive the car as shown and also the ORIGINAL 350 4-bbl Buick engine, the original steel wheels and perfect hubcaps. The 350 is a good running engine and, will fire up without issue if prepped with points, wires, etc. I'm saddened to sell the car but I have other priorities I must place ahead of it. For this reason, I'm listing this car with no reserve. Car will sell to the winning bidder. Very low starting bid to get the ball rolling. NO RESERVE. Please email me if you have questions or wish to receive additional pictures. By the way, this is a re-listing. I had this car on auction 2 weeks ago and had a winning bidder. Unfortunately he refused to pay. He claimed he simply didn't have the money that he had bid. So please, bid what you are only willing to pay. It's unfair to others to bid a price knowing you have insufficient funds with which to pay. Also, please do not email me asking to sell outside of this auction. I behave above-board and will only deal with buyers who behave likewise. Thank you. And again, please email me if you have questions about the car. I can send additional pictures. If you want more pictures of problem areas just let me know. I won't hide any aspect of the car.