1972 Buick Skylark Custom 2 Dr Built 455 1971 Gsx Clone Loaded With Options on 2040-cars
Marseilles, Illinois, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:7.5L 455Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Buick
Model: Skylark
Trim: Custom Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Options: Cassette Player
Mileage: 67,428
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: GSX CLONE
Exterior Color: STRATOMIST BLUE
Interior Color: Black
THIS IS A 1972 BUICK SKYLARK MADE TO LOOK LIKE A 1971 455 GSX CLONE (I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE 1995)
THE CAR IS LOADED WITH POWER OPTIONS IT HAS POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, POWER SEAT, POWER TRUNK, TILT, AC, BUCKETS AND CONSOLE, HOOD TACH, DISC BRAKES, 3:42 POSI REAR END
IT IS STRATOMIST BLUE (CAR WAS PAINED IN 2000) WITH GSX STRIPES AND HOOD TACH ADDED. HAS A FEW SMALL CHIPS AND A COUPLE SMALL BUBBLES ON THE DRIVERS QUARTER ONLY THEY ARE UNDER THE PAINT. I PUT NOS FENDERS ON THE CAR, THE DOORS AND TRUNK WERE SOLID I DID PUT A HALF QUARTER ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IT WAS DENTED BAD BEHIND THE WHEEL AND FULL QUARTERS WERE NOT AVAILABLE THEN. I PUT THE 1971 BUMPERS, HEADLIGHT BEZELS, AND GRILLE IN.
THE MOTOR IS A 1975 NOS SHORT BLOCK BORED .30 OVER WITH 10.5 TO 1 FORGED PISTONS. IT HAS 1971 HEADS AND EDLEBROCK B4B INTAKE MANIFOLD, REBUILT CARB, NEW HEI DISTRIBUTOR AND WIRES. IT HAS 1967 EXHAUST MANIFOLDS THAT WERE PORTED OUT AND MANDRELL BENT 2 1/2" ALUMINIZED EXHAUST. TURBO 400 TRANS WAS REBUILT WITH NEW CONVERTOR. REAR END IS A REBUILT 3:42 POSI WITH NEW EATON POSI. IT HAS A GRAND NATIONAL STEERING BOX AND BIG FRONT SWAY BAR. IT HAS BOXED LOWER AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR SWAY BAR. FRONT SUSPENSION AND DISC BRAKES WERE ALL REPLACED. LARGER ALTERNATOR AND NEW BATTERY WERE ADDED.
INTERIOR WAS REDONE WITH NEW HEADLINER, CARPET, PACKAGE TRAY, FRONT AND REAR DOOR PANELS, ARM RESTS AND BACKING PLATES, FRONT BUCKET SEATS WERE REBUILT AND NEW COVERS ADDED. DASH WAS RECHROMED AND NEW WOOD GRAIN ADDED. AUTOMETER TACH AND OIL AND WATER GAUGES.
OVERALL CAR WAS REBUILT IN 2000 WITH NEW WEATHERSTRIPPING, WINDSHIELD, WIRING HARNESSES, FUEL SENDING UNIT AND LARGER FUEL LINES, RECHROMED BUMPERS, AC PARTS WERE REPLACED, EVAPERATOR CORE, DRYER, COMPRESSOR. IT HAS ABOUT 4500 MILES ON REBUILD BUT THE MOTOR AND TRANS WERE JUST PUT IN AND ONLY HAVE ABOUT 200 MILES ON THEM. IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE CAR OR HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL STEVE (708) 516-6062.
I AM ASKING $20,000 FOR THE CAR YOU CAN GET IN IT AND DRIVE ANYWHERE IN BUICK COMFORT. $500 DEPOSIT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF PURCHASE. MUST PICK UP WITHIN 7 DAYS UNLESS YOU MAKE ARANGEMENTS.
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