1972 Buick Skylark

Coupe

455

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

There is a small community of hippies, recluses, rastafarians and lumberjacks in-between the haves and have nots in Northern California. Sequestered in the massive redwood forrest, this small enclave is marked only by a small Post Office. Entering the winding network of dirt roads is definitely at your own risk. Everyone in the small community knows and respects each other and watches out for their neighbors. So Chatman and I entered in our trusty Jeep blasting our Bob Marley tape. When we rounded a corner both of our jaws hit the ground. We thought we had hit the jackpot as this GSX Clone had us both fooled. A young man who was wise passed his years informed us that we were looking at a clone which surprised us both. I feel that this clone had been created in the 80s or 90s as it just has a great time capsule type feel. So we made a deal and drove it out to the main road. Actually the young man drove it out for me and did a 30 yard burn out in my face, flinging gravel and dirt from both wheels. It was an impressive display and I didn't feel disrespected at all. In addition to the GSX bolt ons this car has disc brakes, bucket seats, console, and power windows. The air cleaner is not the Ram Air style. The right fender was a replacement. The car appears to have been orange or copper originally. It starts on a couple clicks and shifts hard. The engine has a deep ticking noise. The young man I got it from advised me that a new oil pump should be installed. This car almost went to the Part Yard. They said it was locked up tight and the tow guy came and popped the locks on the door and trunk. The young man rushed down from his hillside cabin and apparently a fussy neighbor had called the Parking Police. This didn't surprise me as the young man had a half dozen power wagons and 3 fox bodies scattered about the forrest. Also the column and under dash wiring will need an extensive redo. What I have for you here is a very cool Buick project. The neighborhood is already abuzz with questions. The exhaust system roars a mighty roar. This car can be loaded easily and sent your way without trouble. Just let us know.