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 near US$74,830 on a median basis, down 1.7 percent over the past twelve months. The market has issued a HOLD signal, suggesting consolidation rather than directional momentum at current levels.
The sample size remains modest—four transactions over the past year from a total tracked history of eight sales—which underscores the thin liquidity characteristic of this segment. Prospective buyers and sellers should expect longer matching cycles and wider bid-ask spreads than in more active market tiers.
The Skylark carries a collectibility score of 6 and is classified as an appreciating classic, with moderate desirability driving interest among specialty collectors. Production volumes are not available in this dataset, but the model's positioning suggests it occupies a middle ground between common domestic iron and highly sought variants.
The three-year base projection stands at US$81,961, implying a gain of 9.5 percent, while the five-year outlook reaches US$84,399 or 12.8 percent appreciation. These forecasts are grounded in the vehicle's stable classification and modest collector demand, though the medium confidence level reflects the thinness of transaction data.
No active listings are currently tracked, which is consistent with the thin liquidity profile. Entry at current levels is considered fair, provided the buyer has genuine collector interest rather than near-term capital appreciation objectives.
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.