1972 Buick Skylark

Custom U/K

5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

4H39H2G138415

Clear

GAS

Sometimes a car is really a time capsule. Like this rare 1972 Buick Skylark Custom Four-Door Hardtop. It’s not just that it’s been ages since you’ve seen one, it’s that you probably haven’t seen one as amazing as this since 1972. A gentleman named Myron Klickmer of Mifflinburg, PA ordered this Skylark from his local dealer, Watson Motors, in the Spring of 1972. The car was completed at Framingham, MA early in March and delivered to him in April of 1972. In addition to all of the upgrades standard with a Skylark Custom, here’s how he ordered it: A01 Tinted GlassB84 Body Side MoldingB93 Door Edge GuardsC60 Air ConditioningD33 Remote MirrorF40 Rally Ride and Handling OptionJ50 Power Front Disc BrakesL30 350 2-BBL V8M38 3 Speed Automatic TransmissionN40 Power SteeringP01 Deluxe Wheel CoversU15 Speed AlertU63 AM RadioVE5 Bumper Rub StripsWC4 Molding GroupY53 Front and Rear Bumper GuardsY54 Carpet Savers F and R14L- Silver Mist Lower14U- Silver Mist Upper140- Green Custom Cloth Trim He had the car ten years (winter stored, thank goodness) until trading it back in at the same dealer in May of 1983 for another new Buick. It had 59,000 miles and change on the odometer. A young employee on the wash rack named Jace Watson spotted the Buick and brought it home. Although rarely driven, and still on an ancient set of bias-ply tires, he kept the car in garaged and in excellent original condition until finally parting with it in the spring of 2012. We’ve always had an eye for Buicks and acquired it at that time with 59,565 miles showing. We decided to keep it completely original cosmetically but service it for dependable touring, including: All fluids flushed Completely new brakes including master cylinder, pads, rear shoes, hoses, lines, wheel cylinders, and even springs and lines as needed. Brand new radiator, hoses, thermostat and coolant, fan clutch, heater hoses and water pump Completely new dual exhaust system Five brand new radial whitewall tires Totally overhauled air conditioning with new compressor, receiver/dryer, condenser, expansion valve and POA bypass. The system is charged with R134A. Complete tune up including all ignition parts and coil. New fuel pump and new fuel lines. What’s it like today? It's a sweetheart of a Skylark. 100% rust free, an unmolested straight and honest example Lustrous Magic Mirror Silver Mist paint with no signs of any paint repair ever- believed to be 100% original Glowing chrome and brightwork with no rust, pitting, or dullness Supple, soft rubber trim Four original T-3 headlamps with the correct markings, and no, we didn’t replace any. Immaculate original interior as nice as any I have ever seen. The radio and instruments reflect in the glowing chrome bezels. Even the original floor mats are intact and untorn and no, I didn’t slick them up with goo for the photos. I just washed it and backed it out of the garage, and the car you see is the car you get. It’s as honest and intact of a ‘72 Skylark as you are going to see. It starts instantly and drives like a new car. The transmission shifts beautifully, the F40 ride and handling is a pleasure and the car is FAST. It must think that it’s a Gran Sport with back doors. The air is cold and the car feels tight and new. Of course, no 40-plus year old original is going to be perfect and there are some areas of minor patina. There are a few scratches and some minor dings here and there, a couple scrapes on the front bumper rub strip and there’s a couple dings on the passenger side- look in the photo album (with over 160 pictures) where I have pointed out everything I saw. All pretty minor and nothing that detracts from the beauty and charm of the car overall. We paid a very fair price when we bought the Skylark and have invested generously in it. Of course, an old car is not a piggy bank but we have placed a very reasonable reserve on the little Skylark that represents an excellent value and would like to find it a good home. The car may be inspected in Palm Springs, CA by appointment. I live here full time and am generally available with a day's notice. It has a clean and clear CA title and current CA plates renewed through May of 2015. Port delivery for a European Buyer will run approximately $300. Please feel free to ask any questions prior to bidding. My name is Jeff and I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Remember that your bid is a commitment to purchase. Thanks for looking and happy bidding! < And if you still want to see more pictures, check out the entire slideshow: