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        1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport

Tom Balaz’s newest addition was originally sold at Orange Buick Company, Orlando, Florida on May 6, 1965 for $ 4,220.22, less $ 2,054.50 credit for the purchaser’s 1963 Olds.  Orange Buick has been around since 1929!

The car spent almost its entire life in sunny Florida before working its way to Maryland.  Tom has the original Bill of Sale and owners manuals and continues to try and track down the original owner.  The car was restored in 1993, then sold once or twice afterward.

Discovering the car in November of 2004 on www.V8Buick.com, Tom had a person visually inspect it and send photos, and on the same day he bought it over the ‘phone.  A keen bargainer, he obtained the car for several thousand dollars less than the previous owner had paid 5 years earlier.

The car does require some bodywork and new paint.  Under the hood is a 445 Wildcat “nailhead” V8, the 445 being the torque rating.  Rated at 325 HP it has plenty of power.
Working factory A/C, P/S, buckets, console, tinted glass, and even a working clock
finish off this car!   Interestingly, there are no power brakes or windows.
This 1965 Gran Sport is equipped with a black vinyl top (an optional item for this year and model).

While continuing to bring the car back to its original pristine finish, Tom has his other "love", a 1964 Buick Skylark convertible.

Be sure to send an e-mail to the President or Membership Chair to request information about upcoming shows/events where the Members can be met and cars seen.

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