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Topic starter
13/05/2024 7:15 am
For today (sorry I just haven't had time to get the Red Fiero GT photos finished up) I thought I'd take a quick look at two of DMs '53 Buick Skylark models.
Over on Forum 18, Mike DeTorrice posted some of his wonderful photos of a Motor Max version of the Skylark. Now I've never seen an example of this model, I do have four versions of the DM gem.
Here's the 1st & 2nd releases of DMs model in Reef Blue, issued in 1993 and Mandarin Red, issued in 1996.
1953 Buick Roadmaster Skylark Convertible
Sorry, these are old pics... I really need to take some updated ones...
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
13/05/2024 7:42 am
John, Your pictures look great to me. The 53 Skylark and 56 Lincoln Premier and 63 Thunderbird Sport Roadster are my all- time favorite cars. When all three were first introduced they made such an impression on me...one I have never forgotten.
13/05/2024 7:54 am
Great pics as usual John. DM also made the Regal Red in two versions, one with connie kit and one without and the wild Custom in Pink & black! 
Topic starter
13/05/2024 8:17 am
The Regal Red versions are great as well. I have them too. I never got the custom version in pink/black, it always seemed off to me.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
13/05/2024 8:39 am
Nothing wrong with those pics! I have what I believe to be the blue original issue...a long-time favorite in any scale.
John Bono
North Jersey
13/05/2024 9:08 am
I love this model. The Reef Blue is my favorite, mainly because of the metallic paint. It really sparkles in the sunlight. I do like the burgundy. Maybe I need to look at adding that one.🙂
13/05/2024 9:43 am
The Regal Red versions are great as well. I have them too. I never got the custom version in pink/black, it always seemed off to me.
For certain, John! NOT for everyone.
The Regal Red, sans Continental Kit. Said to have been made for Buick employees if I recall.
13/05/2024 5:06 pm
These '53 Riviera's are among my favorite models in my collection. I have the Blue, the Maroon, and the Red. Though early tooling on all of them, they have stood the test of time and remain gorgeous to look at. Oh, and I also have the Red convertible with the White Top and continental kit. This last one is not as revered to me, but I like it none the less.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
13/05/2024 5:08 pm
The blue version was one of the first half dozen or so DMs I bought on the secondary market over 20 years ago. I love the 'chunkiness' of the body design and the grille/bumper design is a work of art by itself. And I do have the custom. An 'acquired taste'. Great pics all, thanks John, Tony, Geno.
13/05/2024 5:14 pm
@jcarnutz John, I agree with you The biggest sin is if someone actually did that to a 1953 Skylark IMO.