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1972 Buick Skylark 350 Suncoupe Stunning Original 79k Documented Desired Options on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:79875 Color: ORIGINAL SANDALWOOD - DARK BROWN VINYL SUNCOUP TOP /
 White
Location:

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Sarasota, Florida, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:3 SPD AUTOMATIC - FLOOR CONSOLE SHIFT
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:350 v 8 2 brl
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 4D37H2H176107 Year: 1972
Make: Buick
Model: Skylark
Trim: 350 SUNCOUPE
Options: TILT WHEEL, ORIG AM/FM, BUCKET SEATS W/ CONSOLE, Sunroof, factory Buick sport wheels
Power Options: POWER STEERING, DISC BRAKES, Air Conditioning
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Mileage: 79,875
Exterior Color: ORIGINAL SANDALWOOD - DARK BROWN VINYL SUNCOUP TOP
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

UP FOR BIDS IS PROBABLY THE NICEST ORIGINAL CONDITION 1972 BUICK SKYLARK SUNCOUPE IN EXISTENCE. FOR THOSE THAT DON'T KNOW THE SUNCOUPE IS A VERY RARE CAR WITH LESS THAN 3000 PRODUCED AND ITS CHEVY, PONTIAC AND OLDS COUNTERPARTS DID NOT EVEN OFFER THIS PACKAGE. IT IS A LIFETIME FLORIDA CAR WITH NO RUST AND STILL SPORTING ITS FACTORY ORIGINAL SANDALWOOD (BEIGE) PAINT AND WHITE VINYL INTERIOR, BOTH IN GOOD CONDITION. IT PRESENTLY SHOWS 79,845 MILES AND COMES WITH A CLEAR FLORIDA "ACTUAL MILEAGE" TITLE, AND THERE IS NO REASON TO BELIEVE THIS IS INCORRECT. THE BROWN VINYL TOP AND SUNCOUPE SLIDING TOP HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO SHRINKAGE FROM THE FLORIDA SUN. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO RUST UNDER THE ORIGINAL VINYL TOP, ALMOST UNHEARD OF FOR THESE GM A-BODY CARS. THE RENOWNED MIKES AUTO TRIM HERE IN SARASOTA DID THE TOP REPLACEMENT. THE CAR RUNS BEAUTIFULLY AND SHIFTS SMOOTHLY. THERE IS A SLIGHT TRANSMISSION SEAL LEAK WHEN THE CAR SITS FOR A LONG TIME, BUT SEALS RIGHT UP UPON USE OF THE CAR. I DID ADD ELECTRONIC IGNITION A FEW YEARS AGO AND HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH THE ADDED PERFORMANCE.

I HAVE SIX BUICK SKYLARKS AND THIS IS THE BEST CONSISTENT RUNNER. THE BATTERY IS NEW AS WELL AS THE FIRESTONE TIRES MOUNTED ON THE ORIGINAL SPORT WHEELS. THE FACTORY DISC BRAKES HAVE NEVER GIVEN ME ANY PROBLEM AND STOP ON A DIME (FOR THAT ERA).  THE ORIGINAL PAINT IS THINNING IN PLACES ESPECIALLY AROUND THE TRUNK KEY AND IN BACK OF THE VINYL TOP AND IT DOES HAVE THE USUAL DINGS AND SCRATCHES EXPECTED ON A 41 YEAR OLD CAR WITH ORIGINAL PAINT. THE ORIGINAL BROWN SUNCOUPE STRIPES ARE ALSO THINNING BEHIIND THE TOP. ALSO, THE R-134 CONVERTED AC BLOWS COLD AND THE ORIGINAL AM/FM WORKS WELL BUT ONLY THRU THE REAR SPEAKER. SOMEONE DID DISONNECT THE HEATER CORE YEARS AGO BUT THIS HASN'T BEEN A CONCERN FOR THIS FLORIDA CAR, CONSIDERING THE COLD AC, THE LARGE SUNCOUP OPEN TOP, AND THE FACT THAT IT HASN'T BEEN OUT IN INCLEMENT WEATHER IN MANY YEARS. THE INTERIOR HAS NO RIPS OR TEARS, THE DASH AND STEERING WHEEL ARE CRACK FREE, THE BLACK CLOTH HEADLINER IS NEAR PERFECT, AND THE BLACK ORIGINAL CARPET IS PRETTY GOOD, ALTHOUGH THINNING UNDER THE GREAT CONDITION ORIGINAL  BUICK MATS. THERE IS WEAR ON THE DRIVERS BOTTOM SEAT CORDING AND THE HARD BACKS OF THE BUCKET SEATS ARE FLAKING FROM AGE. THIS IS A COMMON OCCURANCE WITH THESE A-BODY BUCKETS. THE ARM RESTS COULD ALSO USE REPLACING, NOT BECAUSE  THEY ARE WORN BUT ALSO BECAUSE OF THE INHERENT AGING THESE SUFFER. IT IS PURELY A COSMETIC THING THAT NEVER BOTHERED ME AS I WOULD RATHER KEEP THE CAR AS ORIGINAL AS POSSIBLE.  THE REASON I AM SELLING THE CAR IS I RECENTLY ACQUIRED AN ORIGINAL FAMILY OWNED SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE THAT HAS SENTIMENTAL VALUE AND I NEED THE GARAGE SPACE FOR IT.

I ENCOURAGE YOU TO ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS AND TO INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE BIDDING.  I  WILL TRY MY BEST TO PROVIDE ANY EXTRA PICTURES ASKED FOR. MY PHONE NUMBER IS 941-953-9565. THE CAR IS AT MY HOME AND READY FOR INSPECTION. GOOD LUCK BIDDING. THIS IS A RARE CHANCE TO OWN SUCH AN ORIGINAL WELL CARED FOR SUNCOUPE, ESPECIALLY THIS WELL EQUIPPED.

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Buick shows US dealers 2016 Cascada convertible

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The affordable four-seat convertible has become a largely forgotten genre in the States, especially with the death of the Chrysler 200 Convertible. Of course, there are still premium options from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz - not to mention more overtly performance-oriented droptop pony cars from Chevrolet and Ford - but if you want an affordable cruiser, you're kind of out of luck. That may be about to change, however, with renewed rumors of the Opel Cascada (pictured above) making it across the Atlantic wearing a Buick badge.
According to GM Inside News, Buick showed off the Cascada to US dealers last week, with renewed word that the company plans to bring it over from Europe for the 2016 model year. The US version will reportedly be practically identical to its German cousin in terms of styling, but the powertrain underneath is less certain. According to GMI, it may use the 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that is available in Europe with either 168 horsepower or 197 hp.
The Cascada rides on GM's Delta II platform, which also underpins the Verano, and the latest rumor certainly provides even more evidence that the convertible is probably on the way. Speculation about the droptop started when GM CEO Dan Akerson said last year that the car was on his wish list to bring over. Then, the US trademark on the name was reserved earlier this year, and the release was speculated for sometime in early 2016.

New Takata problem results in recall of 414 GM vehicles

Mon, Oct 19 2015

An airbag-inflator rupture discovered by Takata during testing has resulted in a new recall affecting 414 vehicles from General Motors, including 395 of them in the US. This latest campaign covers 2015 model-year examples of the Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain. There are no reported breaks in any of these vehicles on the road, and the company estimates only one percent of them actually have the faulty parts. According to documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (as a PDF), one side-airbag inflator failed a cold test at -40 Fahrenheit "releasing high pressure gas and propelling the separated components apart." The supplier told GM about the failure the next day. In these vehicles, the safety device might not only burst but the bag could inflate incorrectly, as well. GM and Takata say that a cause is not yet known, but they are "conducting an investigation." GM will begin notifying affected owners via overnight mail on Oct. 19. Dealers will replace the side airbag modules on all of the affected vehicles with new components outside of the suspect lot. All of the removed parts will also be collected for further study. Takata's faulty front airbag inflators have resulted in a serious scandal for the supplier. Initial figures indicated 34 million US vehicles are need of repair, though more recent figures have knocked that down to 23.4 million bad parts in 19.2 million automobiles. GM was already among the dozen automakers with models to fix, and some of its pickups were affected, along with the Saab 9-2X and Pontiac Vibe. GM Statement: General Motors is recalling 395 cars and crossovers in the U.S. because one of the front seat side air bags inflators may be defective. In the event of a deployment, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. GM is unaware of any incidents involving vehicles with these components, which were part of a lot in which one inflator failed acceptance testing at the supplier. Dealers will replace the side air bag module or modules in affected vehicles. Including Canada, Mexico and exports, the total population of the recall is 414, GM estimates 1 percent of the recalled vehicles may have the defect.

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Buick has taken the time to highlight some of the company's personal points of pride from the past 110 years. Those include everything from the automaker's very first vehicle, the 1904 Model B, to what Buick claims is the world's first concept car: The 1938 Y Job (above). That one also walked away with the worst name for a design study.
All told, the automaker has sold 43 million vehicles through the end of last year, and those include the lusty 1963 Riviera. That model celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2013, and remains one of the brand's most iconic designs.
Of course, Buick is rightfully proud of its quickest model, too. The 1987 GNX managed a 4.6-second bolt to 60 mph in tests by Car and Driver, and it also took the honor of being one of the automaker's rarest creations at just 547 units. You can check out all 10 in the gallery above.