Despite marking the beginning of a new second generation, the 1968 Buick Skylark wasn’t too different from first-gen models in terms of styling, and that’s a good thing. Up front, it features Buick’s signature pointed nose which dives inwards and then outwards again towards the quad-headlight setup to for a sort of ‘W’ shape, complemented by a chrome-finished bumper and subtle bodylines on the hood. Down its flank, the ’68 Skylark boasts either a coupe or sedan roofline – with a deleted B pillar on hardtop versions, as well as overhanging fenders with chrome wheels and whitewall tires. Lastly, from the rear, the Buick Skylark showcases an aggressively-sloped trunk hatch, which feeds into a chrome bumper with sleek integrated taillights and dual exhaust pipes.

Within, the 1968 Skylark is pleasantly uncluttered and well-fabricated, featuring full-vinyl upholstery on the seats and door panels, as well as on the molded dashboard. Behind its three-spoke steering wheel, it uses a horizontal speedometer as well as a few other information displays and buttons. Buyers could configure the front row as either a full bench seat, or 2-individual bucket seats with a center console – featuring a gorgeous double-lever parking brake, and the rear seats are comfortable and spacious enough to accommodate large adults.

Boiling things down, the 1968 Buick Skylark represents an important period in the model’s thriving history, and we believe it to be one of the best years to keep an eye on if you’re searching for a Skylark in the used market. It comes with all the good looks and the smooth-riding performance that Buick is well known for, and for a car that’s more than 50 years old, it can still provide plenty of thrills.