1965 Buick Skylark Convertible Ca Mild Custom 355 Wildcat 200 R Overdrive Plus on 2040-cars
Aromas, California, United States
Here's a beautiful semi custom 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible that is mostly new or rebuilt . Z plant Fremont CA car which has never had any rust or patch panels and still has all original chrome . Let's start with running gear . Original motor 355 Wildcat ( 300 ci 11 to 1 compression ) runs great . Everything under hood is new or rebuilt other than guts of motor and has never been repainted . Timing gear were replaced , water pump , fuel pump , starter , Edelbrock Elec Choke 600 cfm carb ( have original ) , Petronix electronic ignition put in original dist , later high power internal regulator alt , 2 1/2 " 3 chamber flow master exhaust etc . Transmission is rebuilt out of a Grand National 200 R Overdrive ( replacing stock 300 SP 2 speed ) and was done by shop so kickdown etc works correctly . Front end was completely rebuilt and Power Disc Brakes where added . Front and rear sway bars so really a tight driving car . Exterior , Paint was done in early to mid 80's and still looks great since it's been garaged most of it's life ( Shell Beige same as original ) . Some small imperfections and little nicks ( I touched up so hard to see unless looking for them ) , original chrome is in very good condition , front bumper has one small ding but has no pitting front or rear , I added wheel opening moldings , glass is super nice and car is very straight . I'd only paint if I wanted to win shows it's perfect for driver / weekend local shows in my book . Interior , I took completely apart even windshield out painted dash correct semi gloss black , added 70 15 " GS style sport steering wheel , deluxe 65 seat belts , had custom Marine Leather interior installed to look stock and parade boot to match ( Interior was Saddle ) , added 65 Ironing Board console with cup holders inside , Tilt steering was in car already , Alpine Cd player ( am/fm/I pod plug in glove box ) mounted under dash with no cutting , Custom Auto kick panels and upgraded dash speaker . Top , I removed frame had it blasted and painted same time as dash was done . Installed top of line Stay Fast top with custom ordered tinted plastic window and all new weatherstripping . I have a set of original Buick 15X7 Buick Rallies with big white letter BFGoodrich Radial TA tires and New Foose Legend Chrome 17 " wheels with Nitto tires . I have a few extra odds and ends that come with car if you buy at full price get both sets of wheels and all extras . If making offer please include which wheels you'd like . I prefer someone coming and looking at car in person or having car inspected . I'm willing to drive car to airport or to shop of your choose for inspection . Feel free to call or email with questions and will do my best to take any pictures needed . My plan was pro touring with best of Buick stuff . Thanks , Mike
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