1965 Buick Skylark Base Sedan 2-Door 4.9L

  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Buick
  • Model: Skylark
  • Type: Sedan
  • Trim: Base Sedan 2-Door
  • Year: 1965
  • Mileage: 138,987
  • VIN: 444275H208688
  • Color: Gold
  • Engine size: 4.9L 4917CC 300Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: U/K
  • Interior color: Gold
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
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1965 Buick Skylark Description

Selling my 65 Skylark. I have done a lot of work on the car, but with upcoming shoulder operation, I will be out of commission for a while. The mileage says 138,000, but the ODO is inoperable. I suspect the car has in excess of this number of miles.
Here is a list of the new items in the car within the last 12 months:
Wheel cylinders, brake hardware, brake shoes, soft brake hoses front and rear;
Rear Axle bearings, rear coil springs, front wheel bearings;
Motor mounts, transmission mount;
Rear tail light harness;
Dash wiring harness;
Headliner (not installed);
Arm rest covers;
Mufflers, tires, trunk seal (not installed), water pump (not installed);
Coolant hoses, fuel pump;
Plug wires, dist. cap, rotor, points, condenser, coil.
As you can see, there are a lot of new items on the car. It drives and stops very well for a 51-year-old car. There is some rust, and there is some bondo. The underbody is very solid. I replaced the passenger floor pan. The frame is in excellent condition, as are the rockers. Quarters have some rust, as well as other areas, but overall the car is very solid. I have GS seats which will come with the car., as well as the other items pictured. One issue I am having is that there appears to be a timing or carburetor issue, and the car will run rough when accelerating. I have played with the timing and the carb, but I just can't seem to figure out why it runs rough. I assume it's some simple electric or fuel problem, but I'm not smart enough to figure it out. At times it runs just like new with plenty of smooth power, other times not.
This would be a great running/driving project car. Thanks for looking at the auction.