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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 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%)
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.