1953 Buick Roadmaster Skylark Convertible - 3 Versions from Danbury Mint
In Reef Blue, Mandarin Red & Matador Red
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Three favorites I'm glad I have. I also have the red convertible "without" the conny kit. All four among Danbury's best.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
I have that one too, but didn't when I took these photos.
LOL, looks like new photo opportunity.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
All of these Buicks are gorgeous. Roadmasters rule !
When the Skylark came out in 1953 I thought it was one of the most beautiful cars I had ever seen and I still do to this day. Great pictures John. I have these models plus those in 1/43 and 1/18 scale as well.
I've loved that Buick too especially since we're the same age.
I have the blue one but the rims have been changed to chrome reverse wheels.
I got it real cheap.
I've got the blue one and the burgundy one. I'll keep an eye out for a red one. Did DM do it without the continental kit, or did you do that?
My family loved Buicks going back to my grand dad.
@john-shamblin
DM did the non-Continental version as a General Motors 100th Anniversary Issue. I believe it was originally given to GM for their promotion. Sometime in 2018 or 2019, a number of them came to market (via eBay mainly) I picked it up there. It is the same color as the LE version, Matador Red. It does not have a Continental Kit, a fixed top in the down position and no split front seat as the LE version has. It is basically the same as the 1st two versions. My example is very nice.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Thanks for your reply, John. I got into the diecast hobby late, so nearly all of my latest 100+ collection, I've bought on eBay. I need to stay off of eBay after happy hour