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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible

Right now on AutoHunter, you can find this GSX-inspired 1972 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible, which is powered by a 455ci V-8 connected to a four-speed manual gearbox. Finished in Saturn Yellow with black stripes and equipped with a black power convertible top over a black vinyl interior, this Tri-Shield drop-top is offered by the selling dealer in Minnesota with documentation, manuals, black top boot, and clear title.

As part of a restoration, the exterior was refinished in Saturn Yellow with black stripes on the hood, sides, and rear wing. Features include chrome bumpers, “GS” grille badge, functional dual hood scoops, driver-side remote mirror, body-color mirror caps, “GS Stage 1” fender badging, and dual exhaust outlets that exit through the N25 rear bumper. A black power-operated soft-top covers the passenger compartment.

A set of 15-inch Buick Rally wheels with 255/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised-white-letter tires get this car moving — and the wind blowing through the cockpit when the top is down.

The black vinyl interior features three-spoke steering wheel, power windows, power steering, clock, front bucket seats, air conditioning, aftermarket AM/FM stereo, floor-mounted Hurst T-handle shifter, and center console.

Instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer, hood-mounted 8,000-rpm tachometer, fuel gauge, and various warning lights. A set of Auto Gage readouts for the water temperature, voltage, and oil pressure is located below the dashboard. The odometer shows 72,732 miles but, according to its title, this vehicle is mileage-exempt. This car has only accrued 2,000 miles since the restoration was completed.

Those dual scoops on the hood feed a transplanted 455ci V-8, which replaces the original 350. The big-block draws air and fuel from a four-barrel carburetor, and spark from an MSD distributor. A four-speed manual gearbox directs the engine’s power to a 10-bolt limited-slip rear end with 3.42:1 gears. Power brakes keep the massive V-8 in check.

If you want to become the next owner of this GSX-inspired 1972 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible, place your bid now. The auction ends on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery


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