1967 Buick Skylark That Runs Tremendously; Well-maintained By Same Family on 2040-cars
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Body Type:2-dr. coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:300 02 v 8 buck
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: V8
Make: Buick
Model: Skylark
Trim: code '191' Blue vinyl,chrome,stainless st.=rated4
Options: original Delco P/Button AM rebuilt, new speaker
Drive Type: 2-Speed Powerglide
Safety Features: waist seat belts for 5; bucket seats front:plus
Mileage: 128,960
Power Options: converted/boosted to 134a max. upgrade for AZ, Air Conditioning
Sub Model: 'Hard-top convertible': original skirts (plus)incl
Exterior Color: Now teal, original was code CC Arctic White
Interior Color: original Blue (code '191' Blue vinyl
Introduction, In General
"The Family Car", briefly modified by grandson as pictured presently, had a Phoenix AZ commuter and local highway life that was regularly maintained, routinely driven until 2000 when grandson modified it (yet professionally stored original skirts, trim, wheel covers, w/plans to restore interior). It arrived in St. Louis, MO for granddaughter in 2004 where it has been the occasional 'Sunday afternoon' recreation auto.
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It was my wife’s Grandparents ‘Family Car’
Bought new by my wife's Phoenix AZ grandparentsFall 1967, enjoyed by their two children until their own cars purchased,thereby this special 'family' classic cruised once again by Tiny and Carl,nearing retirement. Annual 'super highway' trips with this then 20yr. old challenged them...tolerating the 2-door/bucket-seat 'machine' b/c the super AC desert-grade boosted cool grand drives on the old Apache Trail, MormonLake/Prescott camping trips, Montezuma's Castle trips...Sunday drives were resurrected during empty nest years.
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Their daughter's twenty-something son, inheriting this (originally) Arctic White/Blue vinyl coupe, 'modernized' '90's style with what you see now...professionally storing original; fender skirts, spoked wheel covers, and some chrome. "Pimping it" (not 'hot-rodding' it, he insisted) as you see; American Racing mag wide wheels, wide no white wall tires, painting metallic teal, gutting the interior, with grand intentions (that neverhappened) to roll&pleat, replace sun damaged dash&back couch top, and hydraulic lifters.
The grandson and his parents decided to first make"the mill under the hood," mechanically like new after 110,000 miles(in 2001); rebuild engine via original dealership (rebuilding of its shortblock, a valve job, new radiator, rear end, starter, alternator/generator and a rebuild of its original 2-Speed Powerglide trans. tackling steep inclines again(for return trips-Oak Creek Canyon, Homer and a 7,000ft. ghost town).
Four years of grandson's; Phoenix commuter college student driving was devoted to continuing the consistent motor maintenance;annual tune-ups that replaced (whether needed or not) rotor, condenser,thermostat...determined to prove himself w/semi-annual oil changes, sparks,plugs, even replacing belts, hoses, Bendix brake and Midas warranties carried over...passing to the grandson's copious servicing.
When he ran out of $ (see below or 'what was neglected'), relocated and w/his own kids...his mom, my wife's aunt garaged it(see Phoenix home-garage photo) until we had it cover-trailered here to St. Louis(2006).
We have been similar in our running; driven for special occasions, parades, weekend town&gown cruises, re-wiring entire electrical, new water pump, resistor, thermostat, altern./generator, re-keyed all around, but realizing it needs new pro paint job, suspension replacements,and that 'ragged/gutted' interior still looks like its prepped for seat/panel,headliner restoration.
The Below specs (w/some condition-repetition) helpexplain why this one-family (albeit extended) car is about to leave A nest.Because my wife and I have been raising our grandson (soon to be 8yrs. old),and I early-retired to care for him...the once 'show-car' pipe-dream ofgrandson, his mom, and currently us (wife's grandparents original owners) mustbe deferred. We just hope it's to someone who can fulfill thebelow but my wife's only concern..."I don't want to ever see it cruisingaround...restored originally 'sitting beautifully,' as she tears-up.
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O Startingeasily every time, Running all road types up to 70-80mph w/no vibration orissues are its strengths; along with its eye-catching carriage that 'just sits'so pleasing to the eye
O V-8,300-2 cu.in., 2-barrel carb., Original skirts, exterior trim and other originalaccessories in pro storage
O OriginalRadio (AM) rebuilt, new-rebuilt speaker (dashboard), all records, manual,repair receipts/statements (paperwork) provided
O All original accruement retained, functional and like new; from Buick icons on keys, dash, interior
O We are only 2nd owners but of same family (grandparents). It is run once weekly, has been garaged last seven years since it arrived from Arizona relatives. AC works tremendously.
O Needs suspension work; shocks, springs, (see appraisal photos top half, bottom half & official rating criteria "3" "2" "Good, "Excellent" especially in re needs for suspension, paint job, and upholstery;)
O Needs interior work; headliner, back window (sill) and dash suffered Phoenix sun,
O Needs interior door panels, window&door rubber, weathering strips, carpeting worn
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