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Buick Skylark

1953–1954

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  • 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

Buick Skylark

Based on 8 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 8
  • US$25,500

    Bring a Trailer · 20 May 2026

  • US$84,700

    mecum · 11 Apr 2026

  • US$64,960

    bonhams · 23 Jan 2026

  • US$132,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$154,000

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

  • US$77,000

    mecum · 15 Apr 2023

  • US$80,300

    mecum · 1 Apr 2023

  • US$73,700

    mecum · 14 Aug 2021

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.