Buick Skylark
1953–1954
Lowest price
US$25,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$78,650
Since 2020 · n=8
Highest price
US$154,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
8
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 8 lots

Based on 8 verified auction results
US$74,830
Market value · recent verified sales
-1.7%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (-1.7%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$81,961
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$84,399
+13%
Market scores
46
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Buick Skylark is trading at a median of US$74,830, down 1.7% over the past year. Price movement remains stable despite modest downward pressure, and current valuations sit at a fair entry point for buyers with patience.
The sample of four sales over the past twelve months reflects genuinely thin liquidity in the Skylark market. With only eight tracked transactions across the broader dataset, pricing moves reflect small transaction counts rather than broad consensus; buyers and sellers should expect slower execution in either direction.
Skylarks occupy the appreciating classic tier, earning a collectibility score of 6. Moderate desirability and limited dealer activity point to a car with genuine enthusiast appeal but not the pulling power of top-tier American muscle or first-generation collectibles.
The market projects 9.5% appreciation over three years and 12.8% over five years under base conditions. These modest forecasts assume continued stable demand from the classic-car collector base without major disruption to pricing trends. The longer-term trajectory leans slightly upward, reflecting the car's position as an increasingly vintage reference point in mid-century American automotive history.
With no active listings currently tracked, timing and geographic reach become critical factors for anyone seriously hunting or liquidating. The thin liquidity profile means patience on the buy side and selective pricing discipline on the sell side will likely prove more valuable than speed.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$74,830
- Annual appr. rate-1.7%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked8
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared8 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$86,520
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$25,500 – US$154,000
- Total Sales Tracked8
Recent sales
Showing latest 8US$25,500
Bring a Trailer · 20 May 2026
Metallic blue · Manual
US$84,700
mecum · 11 Apr 2026
Malibu Blue · Automatic
US$64,960
bonhams · 23 Jan 2026
US$132,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Majestic White · Automatic
US$154,000
mecum · 19 Jan 2025
Majestic White · Automatic
US$77,000
mecum · 15 Apr 2023
Red · Automatic
US$80,300
mecum · 1 Apr 2023
Matador Red · Automatic
US$73,700
mecum · 14 Aug 2021
Matador Red
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.