1964 Buick Skylark Base Convertible 2-door 4.9l on 2040-cars
San Diego, California, United States
This unique skylark with 127,500 mi has been garaged and rarely driven in
southern CA by the 2 past owners and the current owner. The current owner of 25 years purchased it as a fun week-end driver in late 1980's (with approx 95K miles on it) for around $8K,
replaced the top, upholstery, & paint in early 1990's and rebuilt the drive train &
suspension in the early 2000's. All the mechanical work was done by an ASE Triple-Master
Certified Mechanic (my son), with over $16K spent on the upgrades (& much
special effort given by the mechanic to his dad).
The original car had power steering, but non-power drum brakes, a Wildcat 350 engine (300 ci V8 with 352 ft-lb torque @ 3K RPM) with the "power pack" option (4-bl carb & twin exhaust). The re-build included a complete disassemble, clean & paint of the engine compartment & undercarriage, installation of a Mustang II front-end with power steering and disc brakes, tear down and rebuilt of the engine with slightly bored cylinders & new larger pistons, a "mild" cam, & all bearings, pumps, & the like. The 4-bl carb was replaced with a Holly injector throttle body & an electronic ignition & ECU were installed. The exhaust system was replaced and includes glass-pack mufflers so there's a little growl. The car runs very well, but sits for months between periods of exercise and now has some oil & ATF loss, so it is garaged with a drip pan that collects about 1/2 - 1 cup a year of the 2 lubes between outings. There are a few worn spots, nicks, chips, tears, & fades from enjoyable use over the past years, but I believe it to be in good to excellent condition, have no fear of long drives, and must admit that I enjoy that it turns heads on every outing. |
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Mon, 25 Mar 2013Buick might have one of the smallest lineups among major automakers, but by the time the 2014 model rolls around, it will definitely have one of the freshest. Debuting at the New York Auto Show this week, the 2014 Buick LaCrosse receives numerous styling changes inside and out, and it benefits from many of the same new features found on closely related models like the Cadillac XTS and the 2014 Chevrolet Impala.
Exterior changes are relatively minor, but they still help give the car a fresh, new look. The new face of the 2014 LaCrosse fits in with recently new or redesigned Buick models with its oversized waterfall grille, LED-trimmed headlights and the signature hood vents being moved to the side of the hood rather than the top. Similar changes have been made to the rear, like the reshaped LED taillights, the full-width chrome trim and a new fascia design; LaCrosse models equipped with the 3.6-liter V6 will still get the integrated exhaust finishers but they're executed in a more stylish manner than the current model. Finishing off the exterior, new wheel designs are also being introduced, which will include bringing 20-inch wheels to the sedan's option list.
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