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Buick Skylark 4th Gen

Overview

Produced from 1968 to 1972, the fourth-generation Skylark offered updated styling, bigger dimensions, and more powerful V8 engines. Performance trims included the GS (Gran Sport), offering muscle-car performance in a mid-size package.

Distinctions

What sets this car apart, from being selected for the Octane Files to becoming a legend.

In the files
Selected for its history, engineering, or cultural weight.

The scorecard

Rated 1 to 10 on the traits that matter for owning, driving, and holding on to a car like this.

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Driving Thrill
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Investment Trajectory
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Usability
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Cultural Impact
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Electronic dependence
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Market Data

Demand tier, price trend, and typical values by condition, based on recent sales data.

Desirability Tier
Blue-chipHighSolidEntry

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Value Trajectory
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Price by condition
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Excellent
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Buyer's guide

What anyone seriously considering this car should know first.

Why it's worth it
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What to watch for
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The Story

Driving Character

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Design

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Motorsport Pedigree

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In Culture

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Where it comes from

Related cars from the same manufacturer family, like platform siblings or shared-era relatives.

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Rivals

Cars from other manufacturers that competed for the same buyers when new.

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Owning One

Why collectors want it

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Which one to look for

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What owning one is like

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Upkeep & Parts

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Country of Origin
USA
Class
Muscle
Production Years
1968–1972
Units Built
Marque
Model
Skylark
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Body
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Layout
Front-engine, RWD
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