This Buick Skylark got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1970 Buick Skylark hardtop coupe was purchased new by the seller’s mother in Van Nuys, California in the summer of 1970, and she gave the car to the seller around 2000. The car was reportedly resprayed in its original Harvest Gold in 2003 and is powered by a rebuilt 350ci V8 mated to a rebuilt Turbo-Hydramatic 350 automatic transmission. Modifications include a front disc-brake conversion as well as the addition of 15″ wheels, a rear sway bar, electronic ignition, a quick-ratio steering box, MagnaFlow dual exhaust, an AM/FM cassette radio, and a black-painted grille. The seller reportedly performed a service in April 2015 that included a carburetor adjustment, a new accelerator pump, and a new thermostat. This Skylark is now offered with its window sticker, factory literature, two car covers, service records, uninstalled trim, a spare grille, the factory radio, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

One-Family-Owned 1970 Buick Skylark Coupe

The exterior was reportedly refinished in its original Harvest Gold (58) in 2003, and the factory side rub strips were removed and the mounting holes filled. The grille has been painted flat black. The seller notes that the Skylark badges on the side panels, trunk lid, and both rear fenders were also removed but are included in the sale along with a spare grille.

One-Family-Owned 1970 Buick Skylark Coupe

Chrome 15″ Buick Rallye wheels with tri-shield centers are mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires manufactured in 2008. A front disc-brake conversion has been carried out by the seller. Each wheel can be seen up close in the photo gallery below.

One-Family-Owned 1970 Buick Skylark Coupe

The interior reportedly has been reupholstered in cream vinyl from Legendary Auto Interiors. Factory equipment includes shoulder belts as well as multiple interior lights from the selected W21 Convenience Group. The factory air conditioning has been converted to R134a refrigerant.

One-Family-Owned 1970 Buick Skylark Coupe

A tachometer has been fitted in place of the original gauge-cluster clock, and an AM/FM cassette player has replaced the factory Sonomatic AM radio, which is included in the sale. The five-digit odometer shows 28k miles and is said to have rolled over once. The seller has added approximately 20k miles since acquiring the car from his mother almost 20 years ago.

One-Family-Owned 1970 Buick Skylark Coupe

The 350ci V8 was rebuilt under current ownership and is mated to a rebuilt Turbo-Hydramatic 350 automatic transmission. Electronic ignition has been installed. A service completed in April 2015 included a carburetor adjustment, a new accelerator pump, and a new thermostat. The seller notes that the most recent oil change was performed in November 2018. A cold-start video is viewable here.

One-Family-Owned 1970 Buick Skylark Coupe

A MagnaFlow dual-exhaust system has been added, as have a quick-ratio steering box and a rear sway bar. Additional photos of the underside are presented in the gallery below.

The narrated video above features a walk-around of the exterior and a tour of the interior, and another video is provided here.

A driving video is viewable above, and a drive-by video is viewable here.

One-Family-Owned 1970 Buick Skylark Coupe

The window sticker lists original delivery to a dealership in Van Nuys, California along with 19 extra-cost options including the 350ci V8, the automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, and the F40 handling package. The total retail price came to $4,286. Additional accompanying paperwork is also shown in the gallery.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $10,000 by chillywilly7767
Auction Ended August 20, 2019 at 1:11PM PT
Bids 18
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BaT Essentials

Seller: jeffsf2002
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 435370Z125806
  • 28k Miles Shown, TMU
  • Rebuilt 350ci V8
  • Rebuilt Turbo-Hydramatic 350 Automatic
  • Harvest Gold over Tan Vinyl
  • Front Disc-Brake Conversion
  • Rear Sway Bar
  • Electronic Ignition
  • Quick-Ratio Steering Box
  • MagnaFlow Dual Exhaust
  • Window Sticker
  • Factory Books
  • Service Records
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #22098