Buick Roadmaster Skylark (1953)
Sale price: US $5,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used |
| Year: | 1953 |
| Make: | Buick |
| Model: | Skylark |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Drive Type: | RWD |
| Engine: | 322 |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Mileage: | 8888 |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Goodyear, Arizona, United States
Vehicle description
For sale is a highly coveted and very beautiful 1953 Buick Roadmaster Skylark. One of only 1,690 made and much less in existence today, especially in “survivor” mode like this one. Most are restored to the point of being unaffordable, or are total basket cases. It is rare to see one like this - barely touched with one repaint in its life.
This particular car was seen by millions in the movie Forrest Gump. In the film, it was parked in a state of neglect at Bubba’s shack when Forrest went to deliver Bubba’s share of the shrimp boat business profit to Bubba’s mom (touching scene)! I have documentation from the family in Walterboro, South Carolina, where a good part of the film was shot. The family had it for over 60 years. The drivetrain – The 322 V-8 cranks, but does not turn over. I did not try to mess with it further after putting new spark plug wires, distributor cap, condenser, carb clean, and a battery. I was told that the transmission needs to be rebuilt. In the trunk, you will find a torque converter and a flywheel. Body – the body is razor straight with no dings or dents at all. There was a very small spot of rust (see photos) on the driver’s floorboard and on the wheelwell in the trunk. These were patched up. The body only needs minor prep work and paint to be perfect. Or leave it as is and do it patina style. Chrome – All complete, but need to be re-plated for show. Brakes – Need to be rebuilt or upgraded (around $1,500 - $2,000 for disc brake upgrade). Electrics – The glass is intact, but the windows do not roll up and down due to the hydraulics being disconnected or in need of repair. There is a kit for around $1,000 where you can upgrade the operation to electric. The top goes up and down manually, as I disconnected it from the hydroelectric piston operation. The lights work fine. I have not tested the instrument panels. Interior – Original side panels and seats. The seats were reupholstered in non-original material at some point. Minor rips, tears or scratches. The chrome that covers the top of the door panels are missing (this is the only missing item). I will include the carpet after the sale. Top – Ok for a driver (hole on side of driver, ripped at passenger side). New material costs around $300. When done, these cars sell for $80,000 to $120,000. Just check them out on the auction circuits. .celebrity status car! Parts are scarce, but there is a strong support base within the Buick Skylark club. for more information. Clear title.