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Topic starter
27/02/2024 1:00 am
Something a little different just added to my collection: a "prototype" 1953 Buick Skylark hardtop.
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
27/02/2024 7:34 am
Well, your "one-off" does have a 1:1 counterpart. GM-Buick also created a "one-off" as a test but nix the idea and produced only convertible Skylarks in 1953. I realize you know all this; I just think it's a cool story. Only 2 people have this car.... and you're ONE of them! 😎
Topic starter
27/02/2024 8:44 am
@chris Guess my wording was a bit unclear, I should have said "Replica of a one-off Buick by Brooklin"...I only WISH mine was "one of one" LOL
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
27/02/2024 10:24 am
I should have said "Replica of a one-off Buick by Brooklin"
Oops! Yes, it was a bit ambiguous. LoL 😀 😀 Well then, you really don't have anything, do you? 😏 😀 😀 😊
Moe Parr reacted
27/02/2024 10:39 am
I have the model and love it as it is a part of automotive history. Glad to have this model of the 1/1 prototype
Moe Parr and John Kuvakas reacted
27/02/2024 11:04 am
Such a shame GM didn't go ahead with this one.
27/02/2024 2:20 pm
@jack-dodds I agree Jack. The 53 Skylark is one of the most beautiful cars of all times. Had the hardtop been made, it too would have been a sought after collector cars as is the convertible.
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