[{"id": 7674983, "authorName": "MDW66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdw66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun driver quality and it's a five speed to boot!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1642290117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7675067, "authorName": "msjbythebay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msjbythebay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice conversion to a manual transmission... looks nearly stock. Those \"Baby Nailheads\" are actually nice motors. I've owned a couple (both 340s) and they have a surprising amount of giddy up, even with a two-speed Turbine 300 automatic. (Switch pitch helps.) With a manual transmission this would be a blast to drive, and you'll be the only one at Cars and Coffee too. Buicks are pretty under loved IMHO. They're really nice cars. The Fremont factory churned them out by the bunches! Where are they now?\n\nGLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1642291295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7675090, "authorName": "Y2K911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/y2k911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@msjbythebay, I recall this model Skylark also had an aluminum head version, was that something completely different than a nailhead? The small V8 that GM sold to the Rover Group?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642291547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7675336, "authorName": "msjbythebay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msjbythebay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Y2K911 - The 215 was developed for the Buick Skylark's initial introduction. The block was also aluminum, with cast iron sleeves. You are correct; this was the engine that GM sold to Rover.\r\n\r\nHere's a great article from Hemmings about that engine: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/buick-215-cu-in-v-8", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642294839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7675356, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 300 that followed the 215 retained the same architecture with a cast iron block. You can see in several pictures here that the 300 retains aluminum heads. This engine becomes the donor for making 5 litre Rover aluminum block engines by using the crankshaft.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1642295242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7675403, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really like this car as it sits. Very light and balanced, enough displacement to make torque and with some mild tweaking, say porting, intake manifold and cam, a lot more RPM on tap. The 5spd is a great enhancement to take advantage of all that. \r\n\r\nI'll carefully note (it got me in trouble previously) that these GM intermediate chassis' went for the advantage of front-steer, ie the steering box is in front of the centerline but invoked a steering column from right behind the bumper that was a non-collapsible spear pointed at the driver's chest. As a car that will likely be driven carefully and not as daily transportation, I'll admit it's low risk. There are upgraded steering column solutions available if it's concerning.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642295988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7675489, "authorName": "AllUsernamesTaken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allusernamestaken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Almost bought a very similar '65 Skylark in about....eh, 1991 or so. Didn't take my offer. A couple weeks later, go over to my cousin's house and the sob had bought it...for $50 more than I offered the seller. The one that got away, or something like that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642297611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7675740, "authorName": "marauder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marauder/", "bidAmount": 777, "content": "$777 bid placed by marauder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642301514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7675808, "authorName": "JMinTX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmintx/", "bidAmount": 888, "content": "$888 bid placed by JMinTX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642302764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7675812, "authorName": "marauder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marauder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's up with the loose bolts on the transmission crossmember in photo #123 ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642302921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7675816, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car. The trans upgrade really makes for a nice driver. Better pics of the trunk floor, without the moisture holding mat are best to see the extent of the rust.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642303024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7675836, "authorName": "marauder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marauder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All that rust in the floor of the trunk would also suggest a need for extensive trunk photos of the back seat shelf under the rear window. The entire line of GM cars of this period were notorious for leaks and 'rust-outs' under and around that rear window.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642303434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7675915, "authorName": "halfmile2106", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halfmile2106/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by halfmile2106", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642304968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7675919, "authorName": "RRBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrbob/", "bidAmount": 1964, "content": "$1,964 bid placed by RRBob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642305015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7675924, "authorName": "RRBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642305079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7676630, "authorName": "MarkWegner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markwegner/", "bidAmount": 2064, "content": "$2,064 bid placed by MarkWegner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642344492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7676809, "authorName": "mlsekeres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlsekeres/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have always loved those GM Rallye wheels. As a high school kid in \u201879 I added those to my Skylark. Went to the local junk yard and spent an afternoon digging through a mountain of misc rims trying to find 4 decent condition Rallyes. Took home what I found, ($20 a piece if memory serves correctly) and after a couple of days of chrome polish and painstakingly repainting each black recess, had a great set of wheels.\r\nWas a great improvement over the factory hub caps!\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1642346964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7681107, "authorName": "sammyboy989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sammyboy989/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I the only one who has noticed the dealer fee?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1642375173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7681173, "authorName": "Skate758", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skate758/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by Skate758", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642376109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7681388, "authorName": "MarkWegner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markwegner/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by MarkWegner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642379896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7681941, "authorName": "Hairball", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hairball/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ran through the pics kind of quickly but noticed a couple oddities such as the driver and passenger door mirrors don\u2019t match as well as the tires appear to be two different brands.Also random rust in the trunk, rear quarter and undercarriage. Still a nice car if the price is right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642391270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7682549, "authorName": "DeCamillo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/decamillo/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by DeCamillo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642427342, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7682644, "authorName": "MarkWegner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markwegner/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by MarkWegner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642428845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7685146, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool with the 5-spd!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642448471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7686443, "authorName": "66LUVR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66luvr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can answer the outside mirrors do not match question. The driver side mirror is remote control, little toggle adjuster is on the driver side door panel, and they are fairly low on the panel. Buick did not make a remote mirror for the passenger side. The mirror on the passenger side is correct, and if the driver side were not remote, they would match.\r\nThe ad says 4bbl carb and the ad says 352 pound feet of torque. Buick put the torque rating on the air cleaner lid and this one says 310 on it. That would mean it is possibly a 2bbl carb or maybe the air cleaner top has incorrect information on it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1642453166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7689323, "authorName": "215V8man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/215v8man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting it took the comments to discern this has the aluminum heads only available on the 1964 Buick 300. In my garage I have a stack of 5 complete motors, 5 being the 215 from \u201861-\u201863 and one being a \u201864 with aluminum heads. The motor and tranny may be worth more than the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642472883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7689487, "authorName": "Rpharesjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpharesjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is a prime candidate for the Pl restomod. But hey!! That\u2019s just me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642476280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7689737, "authorName": "wasteaway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wasteaway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@66LUVR You are correct to question the air cleaner vs. the write up on this car. I saw right away that some claims were incorrect regardless of what engine is in the car. The 300 engine is not a \"Nailhead\"though many like to refer to them as such.\r\n1964 Buick 300s were cast iron blocks with aluminum heads. This is a one-year engine and at 9:1 compression and 2bbl carb produced 210hp (not 252 as the ad states. Typo?) and 310 lb/ft of torque. Buick chose to post torque ratings on their air breathers so \"310 Wildcat\" on this car would be correct.\r\nIn 1965 you could get the 210/310 nine to one compression 2bbl engine (now with cast iron heads) or the higher compression 4bbl 250hp version dubbed the \"355 Wildcat\" as stated on the air breather. I read that the '64 could also have the \"355\" rating which means higher compression and 4bbl carb but IDK if I have seen that combination before. I'll look at the pics in this auction now.......cool Skylark regardless of equipment.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1642483237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7694283, "authorName": "automobileart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automobileart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In todays market the current bid wouldnt buy a rusty Taurus, This will make somebody a great little driver!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642539187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7696073, "authorName": "JCody (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correction, this is not a four bbl carb as the write up states, it is the 2bbl, hence the 310 rating on the air cleaner. Thank you for catching that!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642545443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7698115, "authorName": "smerkclerk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smerkclerk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JCody Could you add trunk photos of the back seat shelf under the rear window?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642569604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7698570, "authorName": "rbcnewfield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 3809, "content": "$3,809 bid placed by rbcnewfield", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642600117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7703885, "authorName": "notetoself", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notetoself/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by notetoself", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642630640, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7703863, "authorName": "notetoself", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notetoself/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wasteaway Thank you for your observations re the engine. You beat me to it.\n\n@JCody To partially dovetail on what some others have asked, can you please provide:\n\n-- a short driving video, going up and down through all 5 gears at least a couple of times, to confirm all is good with the trans\n-- the engine serial # (top front of the block, on the passenger side, I believe -- someone correct me if I'm wrong here) (I don't care about numbers matching; just want to know the provenance of the engine)\n-- if known/determinable, the rear ratio, and whether the rear gears are open or posi\n-- additional photos showing the whole area inside under the rear window (see the comments and questions from others regarding this)\n-- an indication of anything not working properly, and whether there's currently anywhere water gets in\n\nThis would all be helpful. Thank you in advance. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642630730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7705227, "authorName": "FirebirdHank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebirdhank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just being nit-picky here. In old school terminology this would be referred to as a two door hard-top, The two door coupe term would be for a car with sedan type doors or as some refer to it \"2-door post coupe\". \r\nI love the Buick ralley wheels.\r\nWas this originally an automatic? I don't think there were many manual trans Buicks sold. The 5-speed makes this a fun highway cruiser.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642637785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7706344, "authorName": "ajimenez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajimenez/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by ajimenez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642656791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7706403, "authorName": "roadracer12578", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadracer12578/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Test", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642659220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7706406, "authorName": "roadracer12578", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadracer12578/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by roadracer12578", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642659307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7707468, "authorName": "JCody (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcody/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@notetoself - we cannot get a driving video as the road conditions in northern IA will not permit, but the trans was a new unit when installed and has very few miles on it. We do not know the exact rear end info but thoughts are it's in the 3.40 to 3.20 range, as highway speeds are in the 1800-2000 RPM range. I have additional pics from the trunk, but unfortunately they are too small to post here, but if you send a message by email I would be more than happy to reply with those pics, and for anyone else that would like to see them as well. There is surface rust present. The car has not seen any rain under the current ownership, so I cannot say about water getting in. The engine number is 3K3021810. Thank you all for your interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642693161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7708749, "authorName": "RonnieRon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronnieron/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by RonnieRon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642703908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7711137, "authorName": "roadracer12578", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadracer12578/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by roadracer12578", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642712799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7714423, "authorName": "gimbal_lock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gimbal_lock/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by gimbal_lock", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642729354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7715128, "authorName": "Pastability", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastability/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Pastability", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642743153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7717131, "authorName": "sosweats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sosweats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what items are in need if any that may need attention to have in working order .\r\n anything i may need to have addressed......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642788762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7722743, "authorName": "Valiantjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valiantjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great car of significant value given its unusual preservation. I'm guilty myself of scavenging these one-year engines for cranks, rods and heads for hot rod projects, so it's kind of like finding a 57 Chrysler with its original 392 Hemi. Good looking styling too. The 5spd is especially cool and appropriate. This is a rare opportunity... Watching for a strong finish.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642850782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7725308, "authorName": "kickabuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kickabuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noticed in the write up for this Skylark it mentions the wheel arch moldings are included, but they are not on the car in any of the pics. The wheel housing SS trim as I call them are not easy to find and will set you back a minimum of $100 ea in rough condition, I know as I restored a '65 Skylark which uses the same trim, and it took me a very long time to locate a decent set. These '64 and '65 A body Buicks are a rare breed make for a very nice driver!\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642880615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7727049, "authorName": "Jeffboro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffboro/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Jeffboro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642889046, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7727058, "authorName": "Nikrnic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikrnic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice two tone roof treatment.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642889089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7727130, "authorName": "sosweats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sosweats/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by sosweats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642889502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7727139, "authorName": "hdwrddyo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hdwrddyo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of bang for the buck here. So far.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642889549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7727141, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm smelling RNM here, guys. Come on!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642889585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7727149, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 1/22/22 at $13,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642889622, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7727151, "authorName": "SeeYah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeyah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "more seller comments/responses to inquiries would have helped the final bid IMO.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642889626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7727201, "authorName": "Nikrnic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikrnic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Deserved a little more attention.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642889869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7727247, "authorName": "sosweats", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sosweats/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "there was no indication of a reserve what so ever ...\r\nok it has no reserve listed or reserve not met the listing does not indicate either one ,\r\n why is that this is very wrong .to neglect this i info i hope this is honored", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642890053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7727429, "authorName": "ProfGriff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profgriff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sosweats If the BAT listing doesn't state no reserve in the title, there is a reserve. It is up to the seller if they want to reveal the reserve, but most might only do so after the reserve is met. Hope this clears it up for ya.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642891017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7728325, "authorName": "F86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sosweats\r\nWhen the reserve isn't met, I believe BaT passes along the high bidder's contact info to the seller, in case the seller wants to reach out for further discussion. If your bid was anywhere close to reserve, you may hear from the seller... Or not. But they do have the option of contacting you. If you want to be contacted, it may help to tag the seller and make that known here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642901030, "type": "comment"}]