1963 Buick Skylark Special Convertible – CLASIQ

1963 Buick Skylark Special Convertible

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Specifications

Engine 215ci V8 Transmission Automatic
Mileage 93,256 VIN OJ1500000
Exterior Color Red Interior Color Red
Seller Type Dealer Location Tampa, Florida

Vehicle History

With its compact proportions, all-aluminum V8, and unmistakable early-’60s styling, this 1963 Buick Skylark Special Convertible captures the era when Buick was building lightweight cruisers with personality. Finished in Red over a matching Red interior, this Skylark is powered by the innovative 215ci aluminum V8 paired with an Automatic transmission and retains its classic split-bench interior, column shifter and factory Buick details throughout. Vintage Offenhauser finned valve covers and matching air cleaner add just the right old-school touch under the hood, while the white convertible top, factory wheels and white-lined tires complete the period-correct look.

Exterior
* Red exterior paint
* Manual top
* White convertible top with glass rear window
* Straight body
* Goodyear White-lined tires
* Original Buick wheels with center caps
* Chrome and stainless exterior trim
* Full-size matching spare tire

Interior
* Red interior color
* Split bench seating
* Cloth seat material
* Factory Buick AM radio
* Padded visor and dash
* Day/night rearview mirror
* Courtesy lights
* Electric clock

Mechanical
* 215ci aluminum V8 engine
* Automatic transmission
* Rebuilt Rochester 2 Jet carburetor
* Heater and defroster system

Modifications
* VIntage Offenhauser aluminum finned valve covers
* Offenhauser aluminum air cleaner
* Rebuilt Carburetor

Maintenance & Vehicle History
This Skylark is described as garage kept, well maintained and shifts effortlessly. It retains solid original floors and frame with no rust or corrosion reported. The convertible top operates as intended and features a hard rear glass window. A rebuilt original Rochester 2 Jet carburetor is installed with the identification tag still affixed. A full-size matching spare tire and jack are included, along with the original Owner’s manual. This awesome 63 Skylark Special Convertible is an outstanding example of a solid, original, and well-preserved American classic. It is located in Tampa, Florida.

❤️ From the Seller
"It is not every day that you come across a great looking and even better driving convertible muscle car that will not break the bank! Enter the 1963 Buick Skylark Special Convertible which checks all of the boxes!! This awesome 63 Skylark Special Convertible is an outstanding example of a solid, original, and well-preserved American classic. Always garage-kept and carefully maintained, it retains its original character while benefiting from tasteful updates and recent servicing. It attracts attention and compliments everywhere it goes. The body is nice and straight, the bright red paint shines like glass. Goodyear white-lined tires with original Buick wheels and center caps along with a clean white convertible top complete the classy yet sporty look of the car. The convertible top with hard rear glass operates as it should. There is a ton of beautiful chrome and stainless trim throughout the clean interior and dash, complete with factory Buick AM radio, and day/night rearview mirror. Solid original floors and frame, no rust or corrosion issues Full-size matching spare tire and jack, original owners manual included. Our Skylark is powered by the rare 215ci all aluminum V8 engine. The Buick 215 is praised for being as smooth as a sewing machine, lightweight, and powerful for its size. That is mated to a correct automatic transmission that shifts effortlessly. The engine is dressed with a rebuilt original 2 Jet Rochester carburetor (tag still affixed), vintage Offenhauser aluminum finned valve covers and air cleaner. This Skylark drives as good as it looks smooth, reliable, and full of 1960s charm. The all-aluminum V8 offers lively performance, while the convertible top and classic styling make every drive an event. It attracts attention and compliments everywhere it goes. Call us soon before you miss out on a rare opportunity to own a great piece of automotive history!"


🧠 DId you know?
The 1963 Buick Skylark Convertible represented the final year of the model's first generation on General Motors' compact Y-body platform shared with the Buick Special, featuring a restyled exterior with cleaner, more angular slab-sided sheetmetal, full-length body-side moldings, and an increased overall length of approximately 193 inches on a 112-inch wheelbase for improved proportions and presence. Exclusively equipped with Buick's innovative all-aluminum 215 cubic-inch (3.5-liter) V8 engine—the last year before its sale to British Leyland—delivering 155 horsepower with a two-barrel carburetor or 200 horsepower in optional four-barrel configuration, paired typically with a Twin Turbine automatic or three-speed manual transmission. Buick produced exactly 10,212 Skylark Convertibles that model year, making it a desirable open-air variant of the upscale, sporty intermediate that blended luxury appointments like bucket seats and deluxe interiors with nimble handling in a lighter package.

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