Our featured automobile is the 1970 Buick Skylark Convertible. This model is part of the Skylark second generation. The second generation began in 1968 and there were significant changes. One was that two door models would have a shorter wheelbase than four door models.
The Buick Skylark..First a Buick Roadmaster Subseries
The Skylark name first appeared in 1953 in commemoration of Buick’s 50th Anniversary. This first Skylark appeared among the Buick Roadmaster line.
The first Buick Roadmaster Skylark was designed by the team led by Harley Earl. Earl’s career at GM went all the way back to the 1920’s. Many consider Earl as being the father of modern automotive design. Harley Earl had a big influence on the launch of the Chevy Corvette.
The Buick Skylark Reemerges
During mid production for the 1961 model year the Buick Special Skylark was introduced. This was the first time since 1954 that the Skylark name was used. The Skylark was brought back into the Buick line up mostly because of slumping sales during the latter part of the 1950’s.
The Skylark came with a wide choice of body designs, from the 2-door convertible, 2-door hardtop, 2-door coupe, and the 4-door station wagon.The Skylark represents a fine example of the early compact sporty styling.
This Skylark sub series represented a luxury trim level.for the Special.The Buick Special was the base model series and the Skylarks were the “upgraded” series.
The Skylarks typically offered more exterior trim, a more upgraded interior, and more available options. Options for the Skylark included power steering, power brakes, power windows, power convertible top and a three speed automatic transmission.
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