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1971 Buick Skylark

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 26, 2023.

$24,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,500, 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
444371H154666
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 17 comparable sales, 9% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,250 to $20,569
Median$16,000
Sales behind it17Likely

From 17 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 $13,250 and $20,569.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Buick SkylarkBring a Trailer, June 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 8, 2026$15,000
1971 Buick Skylark ConvertibleMecum, April 4, 2025MecumApril 4, 2025$50,000
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