looking old Buick! 
Look what we found .......
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Look what we found .......
Not Corvette, but old like us! My bud em'd me this, not far away (60miles) from me. Unfortunately, he didn't get the number so I could check on the price. Parked on a lawn on a country back road. Anyone know what model of Buick this is, and it's rarity? .........
Is that top chopped???
Is that top chopped???
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I found a 54 rag for sale on line, fully restored. He was asking.......73K$. YIKES! But I'll bet restoration costs are huge for these things. 
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Robbie.From the pictures it looks pretty decent.Yep the cost to restore that car you better have deep pockets.If by chance you can get the guys number i know of someone who might be interested in it.Bob W
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It would appear to be either a 53 Super convertible, model 56C or it is a 53 Roadmaster convertible, model 76C. Can't tell which it is. Besides the Skylark (which this is not one) these were the only two convertibles listed in the Buick lineup according to this palette of models shown.
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Wow, those things are BEASTS! Looks like the roadmaster did have 4 ports from a look at them. Here's a rear shot, what a battleship! A candy apple red battleship.
I want wheels like that for my 62.
I want wheels like that for my 62.
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Bill,
You maybe on to something there. Look at the chrome/stainless at the rear edge of the roof area. No other convertibles had that. Also, look at the rear window in the top. It is a small oval rather than a full view unit. Not sure what this thing is. It is rather unique though.
Steve
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I was going to guess about '52 or '53, guess I was close. I WAS around back then but too young at the time to know one car from another. That's an attention-getter for sure!
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I wonder if the "Rain Man" movie affected the old ragtop Buick market? That was a 48 I believe.......
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That's a Skylark, made in '53 and '54 quite rare. Cutdown windshield and different beltline. Similar cars were '53 Olds Fiesta (ultra rare) and '53 and '54 Caddy Eldorado.
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Not Corvette, but old like us! My bud em'd me this, not far away (60miles) from me. Unfortunately, he didn't get the number so I could check on the price. Parked on a lawn on a country back road. Anyone know what model of Buick this is, and it's rarity? .........
Is that top chopped???
Is that top chopped???
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My brother says '53 Skylark spt conv 76X, I was never into big boats myself, but wouldn't mind having that one.