Detail Info for: Buick : Skylark Base Hardtop 2-Door 1962 buick skylark base hardtop 2 door aluminum v 8 h o

Transaction Info

Sold On:
11/17/2014
Price:
$ 5200.00
Condition:
Mileage:
18000
Location:
Albany, New York, 12210
Seller Type:
Private Seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1962 Buick Skylark
Submodel Body Type:
Hardtop
Engine:
3.5L 3528CC 215Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspira
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
31l590422
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

Rare chance to own desirable a numbers matching, original 1962 Buick Skylark 2 Door Hardtop with vinyl top. Rare Aluminum V-8 HO engine, 200 hp. Rochester 4 jet carburetor has just been professionally rebuilt. This is amazing considering it is all stock and with the factory single exhaust. Imagine what the engine could do if tweaked. Great daily driving condition and starts on the 1st try when warmed up. The car comes with rare factory options of power steering, power brakes, AM radio, and super rare factory air conditioning! The car has it's original 215 c.i. 4 barrel 200HP Skylark V8 engine and a Turbine automatic transmission. This car was a rare blend of size and performance with this small black V8 before the muscle car era! The original factory options include the 215 c.i. 4 barrel 200HP V8 engine, Turbine transmission, Power steering, Delco AM radio with manual antenna, vinyl bucket seats and Air Conditioning. This particular car drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be believed - Roll the windows down, and enjoy the openness with it's pillar-less. The car does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears, it has four good tires and the car has it's original spare wheel and jack still in the trunk! The 1961-63 Buick Special and Skylark models were highly underrated pioneers of the sporty compact coupe idea and are ideal entry level cars to the collector classic car market or obviously any Buick enthusiast. They make a very attractive and pleasant daily driving all American classic sixties car that can only increase in value over time. This particular 1962 Buick Skylark is a very rare original and is in a very fine condition throughout - obviously well kept and cherished car since new with no signs of any accidents or dings. The car looks extremely impressive with the original paint. Amazing original condition, including the paint. 99% rust free, not a single rust thru, only very little surface rust starting in a few spots. Amazing condition underneath. Chrome in great shape, except a few spots on the rear trunk. 2 rips on the seats, otherwise, the interior is in great original condition throughout! Priced for a quick sale to avoid winter storage fees. Price reflects the work needed for a new vinyl top, repaint of the straight beautiful body, and minor vinyl repair to the drivers seat. Check Haggerty values on this car. They will show what a deal this car is. Hagerty Condition #1 is at $21,500

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