Buick Skylark
1953–1954

$119,167
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.
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$114,525
-4%
5-Year Forecast
$113,087
-5%
Estimates based on 8 verified Australia sales.
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Australian Buick Skylark market shows a median value of AUD $119,167, down 1.7 percent over the past year, with a HOLD signal reflecting modest softening in a narrowly tracked segment. Medium confidence in this valuation reflects the thinness of available transaction data in the local market.
Classification as an appreciating classic positions the Skylark in the mid-tier of collectibility, though desirability remains low and the liquidity profile is decidedly illiquid—a meaningful constraint for both buyers and sellers seeking to move inventory quickly. No active listings were recorded during the tracking period, underscoring how rarely these cars change hands.
The absence of recent sales data (zero transactions in the 12-month sample) makes near-term price discovery difficult and suggests that any quoted values rest on sparse comparables rather than robust market activity. This data scarcity also means that condition, mileage, and specification variations can swing value significantly on a case-by-case basis.
Looking ahead, base projections suggest a modest downward drift: the model is forecast to settle at AUD $114,525 over three years (−3.9 percent) and AUD $113,087 by year five (−5.1 percent). The sustained decline reflects limited collector enthusiasm and low desirability weighting, offsetting the appreciating-classic classification that typically supports long-term resilience.
Buyers entering at current levels should expect a fair-value entry point rather than a launch pad for gains, and should prioritize condition and provenance given the illiquid secondary market and sparse transaction history. The Skylark remains a niche holding in Australia, suitable for enthusiasts rather than those seeking liquidity or strong price momentum.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$119,167
- 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)$910
- Maintenance$3,050
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$8,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price—
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range—
- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.