1972 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible

1972 Buick Skylark Custom Description

1972 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible

I bought this car several years ago as part of a package deal with a GS hardtop. My intention was to restore the convertible using the fenders from the GS. The fenders and hood included in the auction are from the GS.

Car has a clear NJ title.

The amount of effort to restore this car was more than I was willing to do and I had several other projects as well. A medical problem prevents me from any kind of electric welding so this project became impractical.

I would like to free up some of my indoor storage. The successful bidder must pay a non-refundable deposit via. Paypal deposit of $300within48 hours of the end of auction. Balance due by certified check, cash or Paypalwith3 business days of the close of auction. Car must be picked up within2 weeks of the end of auction.

If car does not sell I intend to part out the car.

Description

Red with White Convertible Top

3504Barrel Engine with headers and Poston Aluminum Intake Manifold

Automatic Transmission

Power Top

Power Windows

Power Steering

Power Brakes with Front Discs

Tach

Rally Rims

GS Hood (Steel)

Front fenders:

EXCELLENT Front Fenders. No rust through at all. Some very minor dings and surface rust.

Best you will find short of NOS.

GS Hood:

Steel with inserts. Dent in front of hood. Hood is bowed upwards approximately an inch on drivers side. I believe with a little effort/care it can be brought back into position with a stiff strut and clamp at the center. The edge and underside frame does not appear to be buckled.

Radiator Support and Left Inner Fenders

The radiator support is very solid. Some rust through on bottom but easily repairable. Comes with a new repair kit.

Inner fenders are very solid. Left is rot free with only localized minor surface rust and a few minor dings. Left side has some rust through in area under the battery. Very repairable with only minor surface scratches and minor dings.

Roof:

Somewhat brittle with age. Split in fabric at sail panel. Could be taped and OK for temporary weather exposure but I am fairly certain repeated raising and lowered would cause the fabric to fail.

Trunk Lid:

Very good but not original to car

Cabin Floor:

Very solid.

Trunk Floor:

Floor is pretty soft around the inner wheel housings. Some pin holes in balance of floor. Brace across rear of floor at bumper rotted thru for approximately 6 inches on driver side.

Doors:

Original doors are rotted beyond repair. Two very solid rust free doors come with car. One has electric window mechanism. Both of the original doors have the electric window mechanisms and good glass.

Dash:

Padded dash is cracked. Guages include rare tachometer.

Bumpers:

Both bumpers are off car but are good driver quality. To be show they would need to be rechromed. Gone

Rally wheels and tires:

Rally wheels have curb rash and some rim damage. Hold air and look good from a distance. Tires are od condition and included with the car.

Front Brakes:

The front suspension is complete with disc brakes

Frame:

Appears to be solid. Front frame horn on drivers side is heavily pitted. Probably OK as is but is easily repairable.

Quarter Panels:

Quarters have been partially cut out. Will need quarter skins on both sides. Outer wheel housings have some rust through on the out edge but look to be repairable.

Two new quarter skins come with the car.

Front Seats:

Typical cracking, splits etc. Will ultimately need to be replaced but could be used for now.

Rear Seats:

Fairly nice.

Door Panels:

Need to be replaced. Two new door panels come with car.

Rear Interior Panels:

New upholstery for rear interior panels come with the car but will need to be applied over the existing under panels. New seat upholstery is not included.

Grill:

Some cracking but repairable

Headlight Rims

Typical pitting of pot metal.

Windshield

Good condition

Car is stored near Allentown Pa.Anyone that would like to see the car can contact me at

mwasher@lbwengr dot com

NOTE: This car is obviously in storage with several other cars and various parts. Before anyone asks the auction is for the vehicle as described above. The new tires on the truck lid, parts on thefloor, tools, other vehiclesetc.areNOT part of the auction.

The car does not have a battery. The battery shown in one of the photos is from another car and is NOT included.

The vehicle must be picked up within 2 weeks unless prior arrangements are made with me PRIOR to the end of the auction.

I do not mean to sound demanding but you would be surprised what some people will assume is included. Just want to be up front about what is included and expected.

The car is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction early.

Thank you and good luck.