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1971 Buick Skylark Catalog and Classic Car Guide, Ratings and Features

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Performance Metrics

Performance: +65
Handling: +60
Ride Comfort: +70

Fundamental Metrics

Safety: +50
Maintenance and Upkeep: +75
Restoration Difficulty: +80

Emotional Appeal

Looks: +70
Collectability: +60
Historical Significance: +55

MMP Rating

6.6 /10
Engine Specifications
Engine: 250 cu in (4.1 L) I6, 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8, 455 cu in (7.5 L) V8
Displacement: 4.1 - 7.5 L
Horsepower: 145 - 315 hp
Torque: 210 - 510 lb-ft
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1 - 10.0:1
Ignition System: Conventional breaker-point ignition system
Cooling System: Liquid-cooled
Performance Specifications
0-60 Time: 8 - 10 seconds
1/4 Mile Time: 15 - 17 seconds
Top Speed: 115 - 130 mph
Transmission and Drive
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type: 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Fuel and Efficiency
Fuel System Type: Carburetor
MPG: 10 - 15 mpg
Dimensions and Brakes
Brakes: Front disc and rear drum brakes
Wheelbase: 112 inches
Weight: 3,400 - 3,800 lbs

Note: Specifications for classic cars are given to the best of our ability, considering the limited and variant data available.

1971 Buick Skylark: A Testament to American Automotive Craftsmanship

The 1971 Buick Skylark glides into the annals of automotive history with a grace that belies its robust, muscular frame. Born from the esteemed lineage of General Motors, this classic beauty encapsulates the pinnacle of early '70s American car design and engineering. With a legacy that stretches back to its inception in 1953, the Skylark nameplate had evolved by '71 into a symbol of accessible luxury and performance. Notably, it was during this era that the Skylark's design aligned with consumer tastes that craved both sophistication and muscle, making it a standout model in Buick's storied history.

Design and Innovation

The exterior of the 1971 Skylark boasted a poised yet assertive stance, with sweeping lines that hinted at both elegance and power. The distinctive front grille, flanked by broad headlights, gave it an unmistakable presence on the road. Inside, passengers were greeted by an interior that married comfort with class; plush seating and quality materials were standard fare, reflecting Buick's commitment to refinement. Technologically, the Skylark was equipped with features ahead of its time, such as available air conditioning and an advanced suspension system for a smooth ride. Color options ranged from the understated to the vibrant, with hues like "Cortez Gold" and "Stratomist Blue" capturing the era's spirit. Among body styles, the two-door convertible was particularly coveted for its blend of sportiness and open-air freedom.

Historical Significance

The '71 Skylark's impact on automotive trends was undeniable; it helped set a benchmark for personal luxury coupes that combined style with muscle car elements. Its unique contribution lay in offering a balanced package that appealed to a broad audience, ensuring its place in automotive history as a bridge between different genres of vehicles.

Performance and Handling

Under the hood, the 1971 Skylark came alive with engine options that promised potent performance. The top speed and acceleration varied depending on the chosen powertrain, but models equipped with the larger V8 engines could sprint from 0-60 mph in under 8 seconds—a respectable figure for the time. Handling was characterized by a smoothness befitting a luxury car while maintaining enough agility to engage drivers looking for spirited performance. The symphony of its engine at full throttle complemented the tactile feedback from its responsive steering, creating an immersive driving experience.

Ownership Experience

The Skylark served many roles—from daily commuting to weekend cruising and even occasional track outings. Owners appreciated its reliability and straightforward mechanics which made maintenance manageable for even those with modest mechanical skills. It was as much at home on the show field as it was on Main Street, showcasing its versatility.

Fun Facts

The '71 Skylark has seen its share of limelight with appearances in films and television shows of its time, further cementing its pop culture status. While not known for breaking speed records, it did set sales records for Buick during its production years. Criticisms were few but did include remarks about fuel efficiency—a common trait among vehicles of this era.

Collector's Information

Today, values for a well-preserved 1971 Buick Skylark can vary widely based on condition, originality, and specific model (with convertibles generally commanding higher prices). Production numbers were robust for '71 models, suggesting that while not exceedingly rare, quality examples are becoming more collectible over time. As such, prices are generally appreciating as enthusiasts seek out these icons of American motoring history.

Conclusion

The 1971 Buick Skylark stands as a testament to an era when cars were not just modes of transportation but expressions of personality and style. Its enduring appeal is rooted in its ability to encapsulate the best aspects of luxury and performance in one sophisticated package—a true classic that continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike.

1971 Buick Skylark Catalog of Parts

1971 Buick Skylark RE-ISSUE. Door lock pillar seal-ALP 5002 1971 Buick Skylark RE-ISSUE. Door lock pillar seal-ALP 5002RE-ISSUE. Door lock pillar seal. Fits '68-'72 GM A-body 2-door coupe, hardtop and convertible (except Pontiac - see ALP 5002-A).

1971 Buick Skylark Inner Rear Vertical Quarter Window Seal-ALP 5002-R 1971 Buick Skylark Inner Rear Vertical Quarter Window Seal-ALP 5002-RInner Rear Vertical Quarter Window Seal. '70-'72 Buick/Chevrolet A-body 2-door hardtop. Pair. R&L.



1971 Buick Skylark Shock Absorber Grommet.  1 bottom O.D., 3/4 high-BN 1 1971 Buick Skylark Shock Absorber Grommet. 1" bottom O.D., 3/4" high-BN 1Shock Absorber Grommet. 1" bottom O.D., 3/4" high., with 7/16" I.D. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Front coil-spring insulator-BN 110 1971 Buick Skylark Front coil-spring insulator-BN 110Front coil-spring insulator. Fits '41-'60 Oldsmobile and '50-'83 GM passenger models. 5-3/8 in. OD x 3-3/4 in. ID x 3/4 in. high with 13/16 in. wide bottom flange 1/4" thick, 12 flutes. Each.

1971 Buick Skylark Rear coil-spring insulator 1961-72 GM A-Body-BN 111 1971 Buick Skylark Rear coil-spring insulator 1961-72 GM A-Body-BN 111Coil spring insulators are a great way to prevent metal-on-metal contact and noise. Manufactured to OEM specifications for a precise fit, these coil spring insulators are made of rubber and are used between the coil spring and the frame of your ride. 3-3/4 in. OD, 2-1/8 in. ID, 5/8 in. high with 3/16 in. , wide bottom flange 1/4 in. thick.

1971 Buick Skylark Stabilizer Bar Bushing.  Better quality than the original-BN 202 1971 Buick Skylark Stabilizer Bar Bushing. Better quality than the original-BN 202Stabilizer Bar Bushing. Better quality than the original. 2-3/4" high, 1" I.D. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Front Stabilizer End Repair Kit-BNK 21 1971 Buick Skylark Front Stabilizer End Repair Kit-BNK 21Front Stabilizer End Repair Kit. 22-piece set for two stabilizer bars. Contains all rubber bushings, washers, bolts and nuts, enough for one front end. Set

1971 Buick Skylark Door Side Seal-C/LP 40-K 1971 Buick Skylark Door Side Seal-C/LP 40-KDoor Side Seal. Made of smooth skin sponge extrusion, with clips installed. (For seal without clips, see LP 40-K) Sold by the foot.




1971 Buick Skylark Auto Brake Pedal Pad.  Nice reproduction.  5-3/4 wide-CB 99-G 1971 Buick Skylark Auto Brake Pedal Pad. Nice reproduction. 5-3/4" wide-CB 99-GAuto Brake Pedal Pad. Nice reproduction. 5-3/4" wide. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Hood to Cowl Seal, with clips.  59-1/8 long.  Each-CS 5 1971 Buick Skylark Hood to Cowl Seal, with clips. 59-1/8" long. Each-CS 5Hood to Cowl Seal, with clips. 59-1/8" long. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Windshield Pillar Post Seals for Convertibles-CZ 8103 1971 Buick Skylark Windshield Pillar Post Seals for Convertibles-CZ 8103Windshield Pillar Post Seals for Convertibles. Very accurate reproduction of original sponge. Each piece is 23-1/2" long. Pair

1971 Buick Skylark Header Seal for Convertibles-HD 730 1971 Buick Skylark Header Seal for Convertibles-HD 730Header Seal for Convertibles. Made with molded ends and steel core. High-quality molded sponge. 53-3/4" Long. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Hood to Fender Bumper.  9/16 X 13/16 X 1 high-HF 26 1971 Buick Skylark Hood to Fender Bumper. 9/16" X 13/16" X 1" high-HF 26Hood to Fender Bumper. 9/16" X 13/16" X 1" high. Exact reproduction. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Hood Side Bumper-HF 26-C 1971 Buick Skylark Hood Side Bumper-HF 26-CHood Side Bumper. 1-1/4" long X 1" wide X 1-1/16"high, 5/8" tab fits 3/4" slot. Top section is longer than tab. Each


1971 Buick Skylark Door lock pillar seal. Imported-IS-ALP 5002 1971 Buick Skylark Door lock pillar seal. Imported-IS-ALP 5002Door lock pillar seal. Imported. Fits '68-'72 GM A-body 2-door coupe, hardtop and convertible (except Pontiac - see ALP 5002-A). Replaces OEM#'s 7790754/5. Pair. R&L.

1971 Buick Skylark Door seal. With properly-spaced clips and molded ends-LM 12-A 1971 Buick Skylark Door seal. With properly-spaced clips and molded ends-LM 12-ADoor seal. With properly-spaced clips and molded ends. 2-door hardtops and convertible. Replaces OEM#'s 8781164/5. Pair. R&L.

1971 Buick Skylark Molded Door Seals with Clips.  For 2-door sedans-LM 12-S 1971 Buick Skylark Molded Door Seals with Clips. For 2-door sedans-LM 12-SMolded Door Seals with Clips. For 2-door sedans. Replaces OEM #7717766/7. Each is 143" long. Pair R&L

1971 Buick Skylark Front Molded Door Seals with Clips-LM 12-T 1971 Buick Skylark Front Molded Door Seals with Clips-LM 12-TFront Molded Door Seals with Clips. For 4-door sedans and station wagons. Replaces OEM #7717764/5. Each is 127-1/4" long. Pair R&L

1971 Buick Skylark Rear Molded Door Seals with Clips-LM 12-U 1971 Buick Skylark Rear Molded Door Seals with Clips-LM 12-URear Molded Door Seals with Clips. For 4-door sedans and station wagons. Replaces OEM #771772/3. Each is 115" long. Pair R&L

1971 Buick Skylark Trunk Liner.  Loose weave-M 23 1971 Buick Skylark Trunk Liner. Loose weave-M 23Trunk Liner. Loose weave. Black with scattered white threads. 54" wide. Sold by the foot


1971 Buick Skylark Lower Radiator Cushion Insulator-RA 2 1971 Buick Skylark Lower Radiator Cushion Insulator-RA 2Lower Radiator Cushion Insulator. For 2-door hardtop and convertible. Replaces OEM #476778-AU-7. 2-1/8" O.D., 3/4" I.D. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Master Kit. 2-door hardtops-RK 1700-105 1971 Buick Skylark Master Kit. 2-door hardtops-RK 1700-105Master Kit. 2-door hardtops. Includes door seal(LM 12-A), roof-rail seal (RR 5003), trunk seal(TK 46-16), door lock pillar seals (ALP 5002), (3) lock cylinder pads (UM 1600-100), rear roll-up seals (VS 3-M) and hood-to-cowl seal (CS 5).

1971 Buick Skylark Master Kit. Convertible-RK 1700-109 1971 Buick Skylark Master Kit. Convertible-RK 1700-109Master Kit. Convertible. Includes door seal (LM 12-A), roof-rail seal (RR 1610), trunk seal (TK 46-16), door lock pillar seals (ALP 5002), (3) lock cylinder pads (UM 1600-100), rear roll-up seals (VS 3-M), hood-to-cowl seal (CS 5) and pillar-post seals (CZ 8103).

1971 Buick Skylark Basic Kit, for 2-Door Hardtop-RKB 2003-105 1971 Buick Skylark Basic Kit, for 2-Door Hardtop-RKB 2003-105Basic Kit, for 2-Door Hardtop. Door (LM 12-A) Roof Rail (RR 5003) Trunk (TK 46-16), Seals.

1971 Buick Skylark Basic Kit, for Convertibles-RKB 2003-113 1971 Buick Skylark Basic Kit, for Convertibles-RKB 2003-113Basic Kit, for Convertibles. Door (LM 12-A) Roof Rail (RR 1610) Trunk (TK 46-16), Seals.

1971 Buick Skylark Basic Kit, for 2-Door Sedan-RKB 2003-114 1971 Buick Skylark Basic Kit, for 2-Door Sedan-RKB 2003-114Basic Kit, for 2-Door Sedan. Door (LM 12-S) Trunk (TK 46-16), Seals.

1971 Buick Skylark Brake Master Cylinder Cover Seal.  Replaces OEM #5470861-RP 2-E 1971 Buick Skylark Brake Master Cylinder Cover Seal. Replaces OEM #5470861-RP 2-EBrake Master Cylinder Cover Seal. Replaces OEM #5470861. 5" X 2-1/2". Each



1971 Buick Skylark Shift Boot.  Fits 4-speeds with consolette body only-RP 33-Z 1971 Buick Skylark Shift Boot. Fits 4-speeds with consolette body only-RP 33-ZShift Boot. Fits 4-speeds with consolette body only. 5-1/2" O.D., 5-3/4" High. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Oil Filler Hole Cap.  Made of rubber-RP 8 1971 Buick Skylark Oil Filler Hole Cap. Made of rubber-RP 8Oil Filler Hole Cap. Made of rubber. Fits a 1-3/16" to 1-1/4" hole. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Convertible Top Rail Kit-RR 1610 1971 Buick Skylark Convertible Top Rail Kit-RR 1610Convertible Top Rail Kit. 7-Piece set includes all right and left side top rail seals and windshield top header seal (HD 730).

1971 Buick Skylark Molded Roof Rail Seals for 2-Door Hardtop Only.  Pair RL-RR 5003 1971 Buick Skylark Molded Roof Rail Seals for 2-Door Hardtop Only. Pair R&L-RR 5003Molded Roof Rail Seals for 2-Door Hardtop Only. Pair R&L

1971 Buick Skylark Seat Bumper.  Made with steel core like original-SB 62-A 1971 Buick Skylark Seat Bumper. Made with steel core like original-SB 62-ASeat Bumper. Made with steel core like original. 1-1/2" long, 7/16" thick. Two used per car. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Front door window stop bumper. ’70-’81 GM passenger cars-SB 70-A 1971 Buick Skylark Front door window stop bumper. ’70-’81 GM passenger cars-SB 70-AFront door window stop bumper. '70-'81 GM passenger cars. Dense rubber. Replaces OEM# 9810036. Each.


1971 Buick Skylark Dash and Firewall Grommet.  Single-hole type is for one wire-SM 101 1971 Buick Skylark Dash and Firewall Grommet. Single-hole type is for one wire-SM 101Dash and Firewall Grommet. Single-hole type is for one wire. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Firewall insulation fastener. 1 in. dia. W head. 1-1/2 in. L-SM 80-A 1971 Buick Skylark Firewall insulation fastener. 1 in. dia. W head. 1-1/2 in. L-SM 80-AFirewall insulation fastener. 1 in. dia. W head. 1-1/2 in. L. Replaces OEM#'s (GM) 7642589 and (AMC) 4001934. Black. Each.



1971 Buick Skylark Trunk Mat, for Hardtops and Convertibles-TM 2082 1971 Buick Skylark Trunk Mat, for Hardtops and Convertibles-TM 2082Trunk Mat, for Hardtops and Convertibles. High quality reproduction, made specific for vehicle. Made of rubber. Each

1971 Buick Skylark Unbeaded Door and Trunk Lock Gasket.  1-3/16 O.D., 7/8 I.D-UM 1600-100 1971 Buick Skylark Unbeaded Door and Trunk Lock Gasket. 1-3/16" O.D., 7/8" I.D-UM 1600-100Unbeaded Door and Trunk Lock Gasket. 1-3/16" O.D., 7/8" I.D. Each


1971 Buick Skylark Rear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals-VS 3-M 1971 Buick Skylark Rear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals-VS 3-MRear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals, for 2-Door Hardtops and Convertibles. Made with a steel core stiffener. 16-1/2" long. Pair

1971 Buick Skylark Rear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals-VS 3-MX 1971 Buick Skylark Rear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals-VS 3-MXRear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals, for 2-Door Hardtops and Convertibles. Made without steel core. 16-1/2" long. Pair

1971 Buick Skylark Window Sweeper Kit Fits 70-72 Skylark Convertible.  8 piece set-WC 1700-22 1971 Buick Skylark Window Sweeper Kit Fits 70-72 Skylark Convertible. 8 piece set-WC 1700-22This eight (8) piece set is a must-have for anyone looking to keep their car's side windows clean. The inner and outer felt beltline weatherstrips are perfect for the door and quarter windows, wiping the glass when it's lowered. They're easy to install, with finished ends and body curvature bends for a factory like appearance.

1971 Buick Skylark Windshield Reveal Molding Clip.  Made of steel-WF 203 1971 Buick Skylark Windshield Reveal Molding Clip. Made of steel-WF 203Windshield Reveal Molding Clip. Made of steel. 5/8" x 15/16". Each

1971 Buick Skylark Rear Quarter Window Molding Clip.  Made of steel-WF 204 1971 Buick Skylark Rear Quarter Window Molding Clip. Made of steel-WF 204Rear Quarter Window Molding Clip. Made of steel. 3/4" x 1-3/8". Each

1971 Buick Skylark Quarter Window Reveal Molding Clip.  Made of Steel-WF 205 1971 Buick Skylark Quarter Window Reveal Molding Clip. Made of Steel-WF 205Quarter Window Reveal Molding Clip. Made of Steel. 1-3/8" X 11/16". Each

1971 Buick Skylark Rear Windshield Reveal Molding Clip.  Made of steel-WF 211 1971 Buick Skylark Rear Windshield Reveal Molding Clip. Made of steel-WF 211Rear Windshield Reveal Molding Clip. Made of steel. 15/16" X 3/4". Each

1971 Buick Skylark Windshield Reveal Molding Clip.  Made of steel-WF 223 1971 Buick Skylark Windshield Reveal Molding Clip. Made of steel-WF 223Windshield Reveal Molding Clip. Made of steel. 1/1/8" X 3/4". Each

1971 Buick Skylark Vent window seals-WR 2012 1971 Buick Skylark Vent window seals-WR 2012Vent window seals. '68-'72 GM A-body 2-door sedan (coupe, sport coupe, club coupe) with body styles ending in 27 and 77. Includes El Camino and GMC Sprint. Supercedes IS-WR 2012. Replaces OEM#'s 9712554/5. 4-piece set. R&L.


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