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1965 Buick Skylark Convertible 300 V8 At Redline Tires Nice Top 75k Drive Now! on 2040-cars
US $9,900.00
Year:1965
Mileage:75000
Location:
Salem, Virginia, United States
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1965 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE, 300ci V8, AT This was refurbished approx 20 years ago & the photos clearly show it has been well cared for since. The paint is glossy & the top & interior still like new. It starts easily, doesn't smoke or leak oil & the engine makes no unusual noises. The dual exhausts put out a nice muscle car rumble. This is being sold as is straight out of the indoor climate controled garage it was recently "freed" from, locked up too long, a yellow canary caged & unloved. :( It simply needs to be driven & enjoyed rather than locked away. :) All that was done to prepare it for photos was a hand wash & interior cleaning. A full tank of premium gas was added to help clear up the few gallons of old. The car drives great but really needs to get out & run again on a consistent basis. There is no floor pan, trunk pan or frame rust in this convertible! I believe that fact alone proves this cars constant garage kept status. You will not believe how nice the top is! There is not a single rip or spot of dry rot. The old power top motor is weak & requires two people to "help" it up & down. Ahh... just one of the many joys of owning a classic car. Even Grandma needs help up & down & you still love her! :) Those are very classic, original bias ply Goodyear redline tires with no dry rot, not even in the tread! I don't have to tell you it takes a great deal of care to keep tires this old from dry rot. The wheels have full chrome & all centers. The bumper chrome is super bright & I suspect they have been re-chromed because I just can't imagine 50 year old chrome to look that bright but who knows this is a garage kept car with just over 75K. The body trim condition matches the bumpers in appearance. The carpet has no rips, not even under the floor mats, tho it is a little stained here & there: can't always have perfection! The bucket seats are still solid, tightly applied & very comfortable for their age. The piping has the tiniest bit of wear on the edges & 2 button accents are missing on the rear seat material but otherwise you can clearly tell this has been indoors: free of dry rot or heavy sun fade. The interior has no musty smells, in fact the car has that pleasant old car smell that for some reason make you love them even more. The dash is also original with the original AM radio in place (not working), original coloring, no rips in the dash pad, etc. The brakes, radiator, electrical system, wipers, dual exhaust, gas tank, fuel system, etc are all functional, solid & acceptable. Nice options include the adjustable drivers side mirror & front seat belts. The glass is all good, no cracks, chips, discoloration, even the tops rear plastic "window" is crack free. The passenger side rear glass needs an extra hand to get it up & down. The paint is not show quality, it is bright & glossy with no dull spots but there are light chips from bumps in a tight garage but no more than expected for its vintage. The body did not appear to have been rusty when repaired, dented yes, but no rust bubbles are popping out anywhere. I would say the paint is about 85% & more than attractive for a daily driver. Paint has been well applied, liberally over every surface evenly & correctly: under the hood, trunk lid, door jambs, etc & those details greatly add to the overall eye appeal of this cool ride. Please bid often & to win & you will quickly meet the reserve that is well below market value. Why? Because we want to actually SELL this vehicle the FIRST time its listed. Use the money you save to have it shipped or to spruce it up a bit. The winning bidder will get to brag to friends about all the money they saved! We don't have a Barrett Jackson price in mind or even need to get "BOOK". Its just time to get this classic to a home that will DRIVE it. We will take the money made & buy another classic car because we love them. We already have a car in mind so we won't be accepting trade offers. If you love cars thanks for reading & considering our listing, hope you enjoyed it & would greatly appreciate any helpful or positive comments. Heck, if you have something negative to say, go for it, everybody needs a good laugh now & then. We tried to get your the best description we could but certainly we missed something important so please feel free to ask anything you would like to know, your questions will be answered quickly, honestly & to the best of our ability. The auction ends at exactly 9:00 EST, 8:00 Central, 7:00 Mt, 6:00 Pacific, Friday, May 30th so please be there to win! A non-refundable $200 deposit is required from the winning bidder, due via PayPal within 24 hours after the auction ends, to hold the vehicle (this proves you are fully committed to completing this transaction). No trades. Full payment is due within 3 days of auction end via cash, bank-to-bank or wire transfer, or certified bank check (drawn on a major US bank). Clear title in my name is in hand and vehicle can be scheduled for buyer pickup by appointment at anytime after full payment is received and cleared. I can hold the vehicle in indoor storage for 15 days (storage is $10.00 per day starting day 16). We are happy to work with the buyer to arrange shipping. We realize the deal is not complete until you have the car in your possession & we want that as badly as you do. Its only fair that once full payment is made that you should get your purchased item quickly. Rest assured we will do everything in our power to insure that happens as quickly & safely as possible. Once you decide on a carrier we work directly with your shipper to get the job done & report back to you just as quickly. Anything you need, we are here to serve. This 50 year old classic car is being sold as is with no warranty expressed or implied. Please don't bid unless you are serious about the pleasures & occasional disappointments involved with vintage automobiles. Thank you. |
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