Rev up your nostalgia with the 1966 Buick Skylark, a classic beauty available in a two-door sedan, a hardtop coupe, and a convertible that screams vintage cool. Under the hood, it starts with a Fireball 225 V6, modestly flexing 160 hp. But for those who crave more muscle, the Wildcat 445 package roars with 260 hp—enough torque to rearrange your hairdo! Originally priced at $2,630-$3,100, these beauties now fetch $16,500. A steal for a piece of automotive history!
The Skylark for ’66 is available in three body styles; a two door sedan, hardtop coupe and a convertible. The entry level engine is the Fireball 225 CID V6 offering 160 hp and delivers a presentable 235 lb-ft of torque with the stock one barrel carburetor. The standard engine is the Wildcat 310 and the two barrel it provides 210 hp, putting 310 lb-ft of torque to the pavement. For the best factory performance Skylark the optional Wildcat 445 package tops the list. This package puts four barrel set up on the larger 340 CID engine to achieve a rating of 260 hp with 365 lb-ft. of torque. The MSRP for a new Skylark in 1966 was between $2,630 and $3,100.00, but by 2016 the average auction price for a well maintained original condition unit was around $16,500.00.
340 CID V8 3-Speed Automatic
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