1965 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE

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