1971 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible
The Skylark Custom continued to offer bucket seats and upgraded trim as standard, bridging the gap between the economy-focused base Skylark and the performance-oriented GS models.
Confidence
95%
444671H120720
V8
Engine
Convertible
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1971 Buick Skylark Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Series Code | 44 | Skylark Custom |
| Body Style Code | 67 | 2-Door Coupe |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | H | Flint, MI |
| Serial Number | 120720 | Unit #120720 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelSkylark Custom
Year1971
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 350 CID, 260 HP / V8, 455 CID, 315 HP (Sportwagon/GS)
Assembly PlantFlint, MI
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceGM
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications (Matched to: Skylark)
Bodystyle lifespan1968 through 1972
Headroom front37.9
Headroom rear36.3
Height53.5
Legroom front41.3
Legroom rear32.4
Length203.2
Nameplate origin1953
Wheelbase112.0
Width77.3
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)