1953-1954 Buick Skylark

Buick Skylark Picture

Buick Skylark introduced 50-year birthday (name previously used for short HUPPE its sports cable for 1939 Skylark-810) was one of the three special convertibles produced in 1953, General Motors, two Oldsmobile Fiesta and Cadillac Eldorado. All three were limited production vehicles promoting design of General Motors' leadership. Of the three, Buick Skylark was the most successful production of 1690 pieces. It was considered a great achievement, since the sale of the car had a list price in 1953 was slightly higher than U.S. $ 5000. But many of these vehicles languished in skylark parts dealer showrooms and eventually sold at a discount.

Buick Skylark design varied dramatically due to changing technology and taste

All 1690 regular-production Buick Skylark built in 1953 (and all in 1954) became convertible. 1953s was based on two-door Road Master Convertible, same dimensions (except height) has almost the same comfort and appearance equipment, train and manage the Road Master. In 1953, model name for Skylark 76x, while the model designation for Road Master Convertible was 76r. Many options available to the Road Master Convertible standard equipment in the area, although the basic price for a well equipped Road Master convertible was only about U.S. $ 3200.

1954 Buick Skylark Picture

1953 Buick Skylark featured V8 power and 12 volt electrical system, a first for Buick, as well as full-cutout wheel openings, styling cue that the way to the big Buick in 1954. Even his own way, the 1954 Buick line was knocked down doors on the bottom line of the side windows, which has returned to the track around the rear window (or convertible). This style was at the Buick for many years and is available on an unlimited number of brands to this day.

1953 Buick Skylark used car in many ways. Moldings for the bonnet, boot lid and a bad part of the convertible was the same as the 1953 Road Master convertible (and Super convertible, model 56R). Moldings for front fenders, rear fenders, exterior doors, and a portion Skylark convertible tub were unique. All Skylark convertible tubs end up with different levels of lead to fill, so it is not uncommon for large quantities of the substance to be found just outside the door on the bottom line. Skylark inner door of the inside of the door 2-door Road Master and Super by cutting the stamping in half approximately parallel with the ground and then weld the two pieces back together in a mold in a corner by the door to immerse

Yellow 1954 Buick Skylark Front View

Although there are many unique design elements of the Buick Skylark in 1953, which goes almost unnoticed today is that the upper and storage of cars was reduced by a few inches under the Road Master and Super convertible. This was achieved by changing the frame, body or suspension, but the reduction windshield almost three inches shorter and reduce the side windows and convertible top systems framework. To accommodate people without head battle with top-up is reduced seat frames and steering column.

Wheels 1953 Buick Skylark was a real wire wheels, produced by Kelsey-Hayes, with everything except chrome and name painted "Skylark" center emblem. Although this style was high in 1953, the skylark parts wheels were heavier than normal steel rims would require periodic truing them straight and balanced, and required a tube when the tire tubeless tires are still the norm, like the rest of the line Buick Riviera.

In 1954, Buick Skylark back, even if radically new design. This Skylark featured elongated wheel cutouts, the interior, which was available in contrasting color to body color. For example, black cars with white or red wheel wells. Trunk Remade Skylark pours into the half-barrel shape. The lamps were placed in large chromed fins that are expected from the top of the rear fenders.

White 1953 Buick Skylark Picture

The car was now on all new shorter war / Special chassis and not top-of-the-line Road Master / Super chassis, also all-new for 1954: e, to date, but agree Road Master and Century powertrain, the highest performance 1954 Buick Model lineup. The powertrain is improved, but very similar to the 1953 powertrain.

Model name for the 1954 Buick Skylark was a "100", which is unique to this model. Short wheelbase cars were Buick Special, Series 40 Buick Century, a series of 60, and Buick Skylark, 100 series ( "series" is only one model). All production Buick skylarks was built as a two-door convertible and had the same luxury equipment as the 1953 Buick Skylark.

Like his counterpart in 1953, 1954 Skylark had a number of unique sheet metal punching, but without the manual work that went into production in 1953 Skylark. Besides the unique front and rear fenders with the elongated wheel cutouts 1954 Skylark had a unique case with its semi-barrel shape and large, rounded chrome fins. The hood is also unique in the 1954 Buick Skylark, but in a small way. Hood ornament was different than all other Buick models for model year 1954th But the same hood ornament, but unique in the size of a model in 1954, a precursor to the draft in 1955 Buick hood ornament used on all skylark parts models this year.

1953-1954 Buick Skylark Wallpaper Picture shown

The cost of the Buick Skylark, mixed with the public does not like a step in the rank of senior Special / Century series versus the 1953 rank with Super / Road Master series redesign, led to poor sales of cars and terminating at the end of 1954 model year.

1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7

1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Picture

1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertible was the last line of a Cougar. Mercury Cougar name has a variety of cars over the years than "Save the Whale" stickers: drag strip demons, Ford Thunderbird clone, and even vans. In 1973, however, that the bomb was in the seventh and final year of his original concept as "Mercury Mustang", a luxury "adult" version of the popular Ford Mustang.

The 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 was the upscale option for the model.

But times are a Mustang changes were fueled by the heroic new shares, 1971: s why I Mercury Cougar, also receives a larger 113-inch wheelbase, and certainly a big Merc style. Although a powerful 429 V-8 was available in that year with 370 gross horsepower, increased insurance premiums and the devastating results car market decreased 73 Mercury Cougar disgruntled trio of 351s, with a maximum of 264 horses bred.

1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Wallpaper Picture shown

Mercury Cougar' 1st convertibles were 1969 and the last were 1973: $ 3726 base model and $ 3903 upscale XR-7 (as shown here). Few were built - 1284 and 3165, respectively. It is sad that there's not been another one since.

1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Picture

Clean, simple and refreshing trick-free, Ford greats - like 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner - was among the most enjoyable cars in 1961. It took a long time before Ford Galaxie fully appreciated, but - even sun-loving convertible.

The 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner didn't have '50s-style flash

Ford Division, greeted the 60 cars in three separate lines: the next new standard Ford, the popular personal luxury four-seat Ford Thunderbird, and very popular new compact Ford Falcon. While Falcon was little changed for the '61 T-Bird was all new, with slim "Rocket Ship" profile. Big Ford developed another side of the adoption of clean, simple design to transfer the bodies were slightly shorter and lighter than in 1960. There was also a pleasant absence of skittish 50s-style tricks.

1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner and Starliner

This relative lack of flash may explain why collectors took so long, "discover" a great '61 Fords, but we can be glad that they have. Otherwise, we deprived lean Ford Galaxie Sunliner convertible here.

Still part of the top-line series of the Galaxy, Ford Galaxie Sunliner '61 at $ 2849. As in previous years, the standard V-8, now 175 horses 292nd Options included 352 veterans with 220 hp (pictured here), plus the new 390 big block with 300 hp. Ford sold a pair of 390s with triple two barrel 375 or 401 hp at huge leadfoots with large portfolios and racing license. Dealer installed four-on-the-floor manual transmission is new, too, but most of the big Fords were two or three speed Fordomatic Cruise Speed-O-Matic self-sorting.

1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Wallpaper Picture shown

Although total sales at Ford fell slightly for '61, Ford Galaxie Sunliner almost repeated his performance in 1960, attracting 44,614 orders.

1956 Ford Thunderbird

1956 Ford Thunderbird Picture

Still see the two-seater 1956 Ford Thunderbirds on the boulevards in Beverly Hills, which is handy. Ford could be inspired by the European sports cars, but ultimately all-American Boulevardier Thunderbird convertible designed for comfort and a smooth, strong straight-line performance. That "Little Birds" were also exceptionally beautiful, but hastened the production of "instant classic" status, one of the reasons why so many Ford Thunderbird survive today.

Ford Thunderbird - Little Birds that still survive today

Robust steel casing and equipment roll-ups were more attractive Ford Thunderbird virtues. As proof, '55 Chevrolet Corvette outpolled debut fiber to 23.1 at 16,155 units. Slipped '56 to 15,631, but it was bad enough for a special auto fall-back "sales per year.

Blue 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1965 Thunderbird's like '55 Ford Thunderbird, but standard "continental" spare opened the trunk the needs of the main entrance-wing fan more comfortable cockpit and a lift-off hardtop of a distinctive "box" window, which contributed to the visibility. Typical for the period '56 also offers more power, thanks to the new 312-cubic-inch V-8 packing 215 horsepower with optional stick-overdrive or 225 with self-shift Fordomatic. Last year, 292 went to the standard three-speed manual, but was increased to 202 horses. Dealing with a step back, such as springs and shock eased, but the buyer was the result of a smoother ride.

1956 Ford Thunderbird Wallpaper Picture shown

Skilled pimp and energy rose by 21,380 sales in 1957, but no two-seat Ford Thunderbird is a car for young and old. Just ask the lucky owner in Beverly Hills.