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1961 Buick Skylark Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 12, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$5,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $4,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Buick Skylark, GS and GSX
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
3H1564512
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

Below the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 74% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,850 to $19,875
Median$13,500
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Buick Skylark, GS and GSX in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,850 and $19,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1962 BUICK SKYLARKBarrett-Jackson, April 17, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 17, 2026$10,000
1962 Buick Skylark Convertible 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2026$1,400
1963 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$17,000
1964 BUICK SKYLARK CUSTOM CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 16, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 16, 2025$28,500