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1971 Buick Skylark Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 4, 2025.

$55,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Buick Skylark, GS and GSX
Generation
Skylark and Gran Sport 1965 to 1972
Version
Skylark and Gran Sport 1965 to 1972 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
444671H188951
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 16 comparable sales, 144% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,938 to $20,517
Median$15,500
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 sales of the Buick Skylark, GS and GSX Skylark and Gran Sport 1965 to 1972 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,938 and $20,517.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Buick SkylarkBring a Trailer, June 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 8, 2026$15,000
1972 Buick Skylark ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$35,000
1970 Buick Skylark ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 3, 2025MecumOct. 3, 2025$25,000
1970 Buick SkylarkMecum, July 24, 2025MecumJuly 24, 2025$15,000
1970 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2025$20,000
1972 Buick Skylark SportMecum, Jan. 7, 2025MecumJan. 7, 2025$11,000
1967 Buick Skylark ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 24, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 24, 2026$8,000
1967 Buick Skylark ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$20,500