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1965 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE

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1965 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE

High Bidder:  DrukAutoLLC

Current Bid: $6,000 (USD)

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Location:

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52411

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

300ci V8

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

58,501 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

444675K119145

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Current Bid: $6,000 (USD)

High Bidder:  DrukAutoLLC

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Location:

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52411

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

300ci V8

Transmission:

Odometer:

58,501 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

444675K119145

Carfax:

Lot Number:

71538961

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Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This 1965 Buick Skylark convertible is powered by a Wildcat 310 300ci V8 mated to a two-speed Super Turbine automatic transmission. Finished in Sahara Mist with a Beige convertible top over a Saddle vinyl interior, this classic is now offered by the seller with service records and a clear title.

Highlights

  • One owner for the past 34 years 
  • Power steering, convertible top, and drum brakes
  • Maintained regularly according to current owner  

Ownership History                                                                            

  • Offered by a private seller 
  • Current location: Iowa 

EXTERIOR

  • Sahara Mist paint 
  • Beige power convertible top 
  • Remote chrome driver-side mirror 
  • Chrome bumpers 

Updates

  • New windshield installed in 2018
  • New top, gaskets, and pump motor installed in 2001

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

  • 14-inch steel wheels
    • Buick spinner wheel covers
  • 205/75 Hankook Optimo S radial tires 

Updates

  • New wheel bearings installed in 1992

INTERIOR

  • Saddle vinyl upholstery
  • Bucket seats 
  • Column-mounted automatic shifter 
  • Power steering 
  • Aftermarket stereo
    • AM/FM
    • Cassette player 

Updates

  • Aftermarket stereo added approximately 10 years ago 

INSTRUMENTS

  • Gauges
    • 120-mph speedometer
    • Fuel
  • Odometer shows 58,501 miles
    • Title reads mileage-exempt
    • Odometer has been rolled over
    • Likely mileage according to seller 158,501 miles 

Imperfections 

  • Speedometer is "erratic" according to seller

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • 300ci V8
    • 210 horsepower at 4,600 rpm
    • 310 lb-ft of torque at 2,400 rpm 
    • 9.0:1 compression ratio
    • Two-barrel carburetor 
    • Electronic ignition 

Transmission

  • Two-speed Super Turbine automatic 

Service History Highlights 

  • New fuel pump and spark plug wires installed in 2015
  • Transmission was flushed in 2003

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

  • 2.78 gears 
  • Power drum brakes 
  • Dual exhaust system 

Service History highlights 

  • New exhaust system installed in 1999
  • 1992
    • New
      • Lower bushings
      • Front coil springs
      • Sway bar kit
      • Idler arm
      • Upper and lower ball joints
      • Brakes 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

  • DATE, 03D: Fourth week of March, 1965
  • STYLE, 4467: Two-door V8 convertible 
  • PLANT, KAN: Kansas City, MO 
  • TRIM, 159-B: Saddle vinyl bucket seats 
  • PAINT, S-3: Sahara Mist with Beige convertible top 
  • ACC
    • Group 1
      • W: Tinted windshield

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

  • Speedometer is "erratic" according to seller
  • Scrape on driver-side front corner as seen in photos
  • Lower engine leaks
  • Seats shows signs of wear
  • Exhaust leaks 
  • Door locks inoperable 
  • Poor quality floor pans
  • Trunk in poor shape
  • Steering wheel shows signs of wear 
  • Minor dent in driver-side rear corner as shown in photos

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

  • Service records 

VIDEO

  • Seller has included a video of a walkaround inspection, top operation, and driving footage that can be seen below 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN NOTE 6/5/2024 @ 9:24 AM AZ TIME: Listing updated to reflect the transmission is a two-speed, not a three-speed as previously stated  

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June 05, 2025
09:00 AM

BID: $6,000

June 05, 2025
08:53 AM

BID: $5,050

June 05, 2025
07:21 AM

BID: $4,800

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