Page 35 - Experience Magazine Spring 2023
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A 1954 Buick Skylark convertible and a custom 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
                                                hardtop represent the collection’s classic American offerings. The Skylark was
                                                the recipient of a professional frame-off nut-and-bolt restoration that led to
                                                it winning Best in Class awards at several Concours d’Elegance events. One
                                                of 836 examples built for the 1954 model year, this Buick is powered by its
                                                matching-numbers 322ci Fireball V8 engine mated to a Dynaflow automatic
                                                transmission. Factory equipment includes power steering, power drum
                                                brakes, OEM Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels (including spare), power windows
                                                and seats, power top, power antenna and an AM radio. Finished in Arctic
                                                White with red wheel wells and sporting a black convertible top over a red
                                                leather interior, this Skylark is sure to turn some heads.
                                                The beautiful two-tone turquoise and white Chevrolet Bel Air was also the
                                                recipient of a frame-off restoration. Under the hood is its original rebuilt
                                                265ci V8 engine with 4-barrel carburetor, mated to a rebuilt 3-speed
                                                automatic transmission. This Bel Air has been upgraded with a Vintage Air
                                                system, 4-wheel power disc brakes and a dual-reservoir master cylinder.































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