The Gran Sport name has been used on several high-performance cars built by Buick since 1965. In the GM brands hierarchy Buick was surpassed in luxury and comfort appointments only by Cadillac which did not produce performance models. As a result the Buick GS series were the most opulently equipped GM sport models of their era. The 1965 Skylark Gran Sport was the intermediate Buick Skylark with the Gran Sport option added. Although a 300 in V8 was already offered in the Skylark the Gran Sport had the largest engine permitted by GM - a 400 cu in Buick V8. This engine was actually 401 cu in but called a "400" by Buick because that was the maximum engine size limit set by General Motors for the intermediate body cars. This engine produced 325 hp and 445 lb•ft and was known as the "nailhead" engine. Buick sold more than 15000 Skylarks with the Gran Sport option that first year and almost as many the next. The name Gran Sport replaced the GS moniker with the 1973 Gran Sport and was again revived in the late eighties on the FWD Skylark model with various performance options added. The 1966 Buick Skylark we have at Skyway Classics was born again with features found on a Gran Sport and serves as a tribute of those cars. The Trim and Vin Tag tells us many things about the Buick: Vin #444176H243228 4- Buick 44- Skylark V8 17- 2 dr. Sport Coupe Hardtop 6- 1966 H- Flint Michigan 243228 Production Number Data Plate ST- Year GM Division Series Body Style 66-44417 2 dr. Hardtop Coupe Body- Assy. Plant 8 Body Serial Number FL1 Flint Michigan 187348 TR- Trim Color and Material Used 167-C C-2 Red Arctic White Paint- Lower and Upper Body Color CC ACC.- Factory Installed Accessories W 2KX 5Y But this Buick at Skyway Classics a lot more that has been added to it for performance handling and comfort. It has the GS Emblems hood and floor mats. Other features and options include mag wheels and performance tires upgraded shocks suspension and sway bars dual exhaust with chrome tips and a clean underside. The interior retains a sharp red vinyl theme with great dash door panels center consoles factory air condition gauges and much more. Under the hood you will find the redone big block Buick engine in the correct shade of Buick red high performance electronics redone power steering and power brakes custom air cleaner on newer carb factory exhaust manifolds and a detailed engine compartment. You must come to Skyway Classics and see this 1966 Buick Skylark GS Tribute if you are looking for a great Buick Muscle Car. So give us a call at 734-389-7246. We also finance! Check out our financiers here at financiers financiers In the meantime check out this vehicle on our Skyway Classics blog here at blog blog Why do business with us? Well because here at Skyway Classics we a family owned and operated. We are committed to serving our clients with high quality customer service and giving our clients a thoroughly enjoyable buying experience. We are dedicated to quality and serving you.